Coach Negligence Injury Liability

Summary

In California, coaches have a duty of care towards their athletes. If a coachs actions are deemed negligent and cause injury, they could potentially be held liable. Proving negligence involves showing that the coach owed a duty of care, breached this duty, and that the breach directly caused the injury, resulting in damages. Consult with a personal injury lawyer for a detailed review.

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my highschool volleyball coach had the losing team do diving suicides repeatedly which injured my knee and i was wondering if that was necessary of him to do even when he seen us struggling for air
I'm sorry to hear about your injury. To provide the most accurate information, could you please tell me where this occurred (state or country)? Different jurisdictions have different laws regarding this issue.
california
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In California, coaches have a duty of care towards their athletes. If a coach's actions are deemed negligent and cause injury, t**** could potentially be held liable. However, proving negligence can be complex:
- Did the coach owe a duty of care?
- Was this duty breached?
- Did this breach cause the injury?
- Were there damages as a result?
Consult with a personal injury lawyer for a detailed review.
my knee hurts and it swelled pretty bad
I'm sorry to hear about your knee. If you believe your coach was negligent, you may have a case. You must prove:
- The coach had a duty of care
- This duty was breached
- The breach directly caused your injury
- You suffered damages (like medical expenses) as a result
does that make him liable
Based on the details you've provided, your coach could potentially be held liable for your injury. However, it's essential to consult with a legal professional who can evaluate your situation in depth. Please keep in mind, proving negligence can be challenging.