Torts
A private wrong or injury suffered by an individual
What is Tort?
Failing to act as a reasonably careful person
What is Negligence?
Person who brings a lawsuit in a tort case
Who is the plaintiff?
A coach ignores a player's complaints of pain and allows them to continue playing
Who is the coach?
One way coaches can reduce the risk of lawsuits
What is create an emergency action plan?
Type of negligence that occurs without intent
What is an Unintentional Tort?
A coach allowing an athlete to play despite an injury
What is breach of duty?
Performs an action that's not theirs to legally perform
What is commission?
An athlete participates in a game despite a known injury
Who is the athlete?
Importance to have an emergency action plan
What is to prepare for potential injuries and ensure quick response?
When fault is assigned to both parties
What is Comparative Negligence?
The concept that protects coaches from lawsuits due to their employment
Doctrine of sovereign immunity
Lawful conduct being improperly performed
What is misfeasance?
A referee fails to notice a dangerous play during the game
Who is the referee?
Good practice for documenting injuries
What is keep detailed records of all injuries and responses?
A legal liability arising from a failure to act
What is Omission?
Must be proven to establish negligence (4 Things)
What is duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damage?
Immunity awarded to those who attempt to aid another person who was put into a dangerous situation by a third party
What is Good Samaritan Law?
A coach does not provide proper equipment for players
Who is the coach?
Coaches should be trained in what 3 things to mitigate risks
What is first aid, CPR, and emergency response?
An act of commission in which wholly unlawful conduct is performed
What is Malfeasance?
Primary duty of care regarding athlete safety
What is acting in a reasonable manner to protect athletes?
What is Assumption of risk?
A player gets injured due to unsafe field conditions that were not addressed
What is the school or facility management?
Role of an athletic trainer in schools
What is to provide medical care and oversee athlete safety?