Parents may have legal options if negligence caused their child’s sports injury.

When Can Schools Be Held Accountable for Sports Injuries?

As students head back to class, athletes are also returning to fields, courts, and gyms. Sports naturally come with risk — bumps, bruises, and the occasional sprain are all part of the game. But when injuries go beyond what’s expected, parents often ask: when is it just part of the sport, and when does negligence make schools or coaches legally responsible?