WorksheetsChapter 3: The Law of Sports Injury Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Define Tort
Private wrong or injury suffered by an individual as a result of another person's conduct
Individual who was injured and brings the lawsuit
Failure to do what a reasonably careful and prudent person would or would not do under the same circumstances
Define Negligence
A private wrong or injury suffered by an individual as a result of another person's conduct
Failure to do what a reasonably careful person would have or have not done in the same circumstances
An individual who was injured and brings the lawsuit
Define Plaintiff
Private wrong or injury suffered by an individual as a result of someone else's wrong doing
Failure to do what a reasonably careful and prudent person would or would not have done under the same circumstances
An individual who was injured and brings the lawsuit
Define Omission
A legal liability arising when a person does not perform a necessary action
A legal liability arising when individuals perform acts that are not legally theirs to perform
An act of commission in which lawful conduct is improperly performed
An act of commission in which wholly unlawful conduct is performed
Define commission
A legal liability arising when a person does not perform a necessary action
A legal liability arising when individuals perform acts that are not legally theirs to perform
An act of commission in which lawful conduct is improperly performed
An act of commission in which wholly unlawful conduct is performed
Define Misfeasance
A legal liability arising when a person does not perform a necessary action
A legal liability arising when individuals perform acts that are not legally theirs to perform
An act of commission in which lawful conduct is improperly performed
An act of commission in which wholly unlawful conduct is performed
Define Malfeasance
A legal liability arising when a person does not perform a necessary action
A legal liability arising when individuals perform acts that are not legally theirs to perform
An act of commission in which lawful conduct is improperly performed
An act of commission in which wholly unlawful conduct is performed
There has been a dramatic increase in litigation over the last decade within sports
True
False
A coach is often the first person on the scene of a sports injury
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a reason people sue?
Cover medical expenses
Consumer awareness of sports products
Legal negligence
Athletes expect to participate with the risk of injury
Which of the following are ways to recognize conflicts of interest and be prepared?
Resist temptation to use short cuts when providing first aid care
Recognize athlete or parental pressure
Requiring staff to be first aid and CPR trained
Avoid making inappropriate decisions that could jeopardize one's health
All are ways to recognize conflicts of interest and be prepared
Coaches tend to be aggressive in returning injured youth to competition if the game is "on the line"
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a Korey Stringer Institute Recommendation for Coaches' Education
Coaches should be first aid, CPR, and AED trained and undergo ongoing education
Coaches should be educated to recognize serious injuries and emergency situations
Coaches should be aware of and practice annually, school policies, procedures, and EAPs
Coaches should follow NFHS requirements for their sport
All are recommendations for coahces' education
Decisions should be subjective and biased when returning an injured athlete to participation
True
False
What is unintentional tort?
There was no intent to harm, but rather a failure to
exercise reasonable care
when the plaintiff feels the injury was caused with an intent to
harm
What is intentional tort?
there was no intent to harm, but rather a failure to
exercise reasonable care
the injury was caused with an intent to
harm
It is essential to prove someone other than the athlete acted in a negligent manner to result in an injury
True
False
Four Elements of Negligence: Which of the following is the definition of duty of care?
An obligation recognized by the law requiring a person to conform to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risks.
Violation of the established duty (direct evidence), a failure to conform to the standard required, or inference from circumstantial evidence
A reasonably close causal connection between the conduct (breach of duty) and the resulting injury
Actual losses that are considered compensatory (e.g., medical expenses, future income, and mental stress)
Four Elements of Negligence: Which of the following is the definition of breach of duty?
An obligation recognized by the law requiring a person to conform to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risks.
Violation of the established duty (direct evidence), a failure to conform to the standard required, or inference from circumstantial evidence
A reasonably close causal connection between the conduct (breach of duty) and the resulting injury
Actual losses that are considered compensatory (e.g., medical expenses, future income, and mental stress)
Four Elements of Negligence: Which of the following is the definition of Actual or proximate causation?
An obligation recognized by the law requiring a person to conform to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risks.
Violation of the established duty (direct evidence), a failure to conform to the standard required, or inference from circumstantial evidence
A reasonably close causal connection between the conduct (breach of duty) and the resulting injury
Actual losses that are considered compensatory (e.g., medical expenses, future income, and mental stress)
Four Elements of Negligence: Which of the following is the definition of Damage?
An obligation recognized by the law requiring a person to conform to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risks.
Violation of the established duty (direct evidence), a failure to conform to the standard required, or inference from circumstantial evidence
A reasonably close causal connection between the conduct (breach of duty) and the resulting injury
Actual losses that are considered compensatory (e.g., medical expenses, future income, and mental stress)
Which of the following is NOT a potentially negligent action by coaches if they fail to provide?
Adequate supervision
Competent personnel
Appropriate training and instruction
Proper use of safe equipment
All actions are potentially negligent if not provided by the coach
Which of the following is NOT a potentially negligent action by coaches if they fail to do?
Provide prompt and competent medical care
Ensure that an athlete is ready to participate
Prevent injured athletes from competing
Match athletes of similar competitive levels
All actions are potentially negligent if not performed by the coach
Define No negligence
Defendant did not breach any of the 4 elements of negligence, also known as "Act of God"
Defendant breached all elements of negligence
Define contributory negligence
Plaintiff is found partially or fully at fault, defendant must prove plaintiff failed to provide adequate care
Both parties are at fault
Define comparative negligence
Plaintiff is partially or fully at fault, defendant must prove plaintiff failed to provide adequate care
Both parties are at fault
Define expressed assumption of risk
Plaintiff gives advanced notice to take the chances of known risks
By participating in a risky event where negligence is possible, the plaintiff is releasing the defendant from a duty of care
Define implied assumption of risk
Plaintiff gives notice to take chances of known risks
By participating in a risky event where negligence is possible, plaintiff is releasing defendant from duty of care
What are statue of limitations?
Plaintiffs must adhere to specific limitations of time in which they can file lawsuits
Things you cant sue for
Things you can sue for
There are no specific limitation of time in which they can filelawsuits
Does the Good Samaritan Law cover coaches?
Yes
No
Which of the following is a way to reduce the chances of going to court?
Written contract
Certification in first aid, CPR, and AED use
Emergency Action Plan
Parental consent form
Mandatory PPE
Which of the following is a way to reduce the chances of going to court?
Document all injuries
Completion of seminars postgraduate classes
Inspections of facilities and equipment
Develop and maintain effective lines of communication
Enforce rules, regulations, and laws that govern sports and injury to protect student athletes
What to do if you get sued?
1. Immediately call insurance company and lawyer
2. Write detailed description of events and obtain witness statements
3. Make no statement to the media without legal counsel
1. Immediately call insurance company and lawyer
2. Make no statement to media without legal counsel
1. Immediately call insurance company and lawyer
2. Write detailed description of events and obtain witness statements
3. Make statement to media to tell your side of the story
1. Immediately call insurance company and lawyer
2. Make statement to media to tell your side of the story
Only 66% of Secondary schools have access to AT services.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an event covered by an athletic trainer?
Exertional heat stroke
Head injuries
Emergency preparedness
Sudden cardiac arrest and AEDs
All events are covered by ATs
