There is a saying in the law that goes roughly along the lines that if a sport is played, one knowingly assumes the responsibility for any injuries that may occur.<\/p>\n
It’s a fact that many sports, even ones that are played for enormous salaries, do have inherent risks for the players involved. For instance, hockey has a high risk of brain injury from a fall on the ice or being high-sticked and losing an eye. Playing a sport is taking the risk that there is an accident waiting to happen; however, this is not a reason or excuse for a coach or trainer to use as a way to deflect culpability.<\/p>\n
“Very simply, the equipment manufacturer, a training center operator or even a sports trainer has a responsibility to those who will be using their equipment or training under them,” advised Jeremiah Denslow of Denslow Law in Dayton, Ohio.<\/p>\n