Australians
love their recreational pursuits, whether it’s taking to the field with
sporting teammates, heading into the outdoors, or catching a wave over
summer.
One of the unfortunate side effects of this passion is that sporting injuries are now among the most common kinds suffered.
These vary from mild inconvenience through to severe disablement, with the most extreme cases leaving people unable to work, sometimes permanently.
Earlier this year, research that examined more than 1000 Australian surfers found about a third had suffered chronic injuries that were either caused or aggravated while catching waves.
After experiencing an injury from sporting or recreational activities, the first priority should always be to obtain proper medical advice. While it can be frustrating to need to take a break as a result of an injury, ignoring the problem can lead to more serious problems.
Sporting injuries can also affect life in other ways, in some cases leaving people unable to work, in the worst cases permanently.
Whether you are a professional athlete or simply a weekend sportsperson, if you are injured there are a number of legal options that may help.
Many people have access to benefits through their superannuation fund, with total and permanent disablement entitlements and income protection two common forms of cover linked to many super schemes.
If you have suffered a particularly severe injury, you may be entitled to another kind of insurance claim under the Sporting Injuries Insurance Act.
This legislation covers injuries suffered when engaging in a sporting activity as part of a club or association.
There are also various other legal avenues available to people who have suffered a severe sporting injury which depend on the individual circumstances of the case.
If you do suffer an injury that leaves you with a permanent impairment or the inability to work, or mounting medical bills, obtaining legal advice will help you understand what your options are, and how you can pursue them.
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