Pro sports take a whole new level of toll on the athlete’s body. From permanent joint damage to multiple concussions and debilitating soft tissue damage, the cost to play is often high. Professional athletes have the same rights as any other paid worker, including the right to safety in their workplace and compensation if they’re hurt due to the negligence of the team owner, league, or other party. At the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt, we help you get fair compensation for your injuries and the lifetime cost of care. Call our Fort Lauderdale, FL pro athlete injury compensation lawyer today for a consultation.
Pro Athlete Injury Compensation Lawyer Fort Lauderdale, FL
A professional athlete is paid to compete at the highest levels, but getting there—from practice to game time—carries a significant risk of injury. Many athletes are covered by workers’ compensation or through their employer’s insurance coverage, but what benefits and coverage you receive can vary widely. There’s also a good chance that your employer has suggested that you not report the injury, or just have the team doctor patch you up instead of going to the hospital.
However, without prompt, high-quality medical treatment right after an injury, the chances of complications increase. A career-ending or career-changing injury drastically alters your options for supporting yourself for the rest of your life. If you suffered cumulative trauma injury, even if the severity of these injuries didn’t manifest until after your career ended, we can help you secure fair coverage of your medical care.
We fight for fair workers’ compensation benefits, including the lifetime cost of care if you require ongoing treatment for your sports injuries. If you are injured too badly to play at the professional level any longer, we seek fair compensation for your loss of earning potential, which could be substantial.
Many sports injuries result from negligence; our Fort Lauderdale pro athlete injury compensation lawyer may bring a suit against teams, leagues, or individuals for negligence, such as unsafe conditions or equipment. We know that the thought of filing a suit against a team you played for can bring up uncomfortable emotions, but it’s your fair due, and you deserve justice if someone should have taken better care of your safety, but didn’t. Our firm handles the legal matters related to your injury claim. It acts as the primary point of communication with the other party, protecting your peace and privacy while your case is pending.
Our Legal Experience Makes The Difference In High-Value Compensation Claims
The lifetime cost of care for a serious injury to an athlete’s body is considerable. When you’re no longer able to play at the pro level and still have piles of medical bills from the injury or injuries, our Fort Lauderdale pro athlete injury compensation lawyer is here to help you get a fair settlement. We’re tenacious negotiators and experienced litigators, with considerable experience handling cases with high-profile defendants.
- Senior attorney Judd Koening is Gold AV-rated with Martindale-Hubbell, peer-rated for excellence
- Our law firm has recovered $300 million+ in compensation and awards for clients like you
- Partner Andrew S. Neuwelt is a former insurance defense lawyer, giving him unique insight into how our opponents think
- Firm lead attorney Eli Franks enjoys an AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating as a top Workers’ Compensation Attorney
- Proud members of the Proof of Law Network professional organization
Have you suffered a professional sports injury and need help getting compensation? Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today for a consultation.