Cricket Injury Compensation Claims
Cricket is among the most popular sports in England and surrounding countries. It has some copies throughout the world, but the game of cricket can be linked to as far back as the 15th century. It is an old game, but no less enjoyable. There is however a significant amount of risk to the players when they engage in a game in which a ball is thrown to a player and then hit by a racket with little more than padding.
How Common Are Cricket Injuries?
The statistics of cricket injuries are dependent upon where the sport is being played along with the precautions taken to prevent injury. It is estimated that 2.6 injuries occur for every 10,000 hours of play on average. In the UK 2 out of every 100 players will actually die from injuries related to cricket, so for those who claim that the sport is not very risky, the statistics prove otherwise.
What Kinds of Cricket Injuries Could I Suffer From?
The list of injuries that can and have happened during a cricket game are quite extensive and are far too many to mention. Here are just a few of the injuries that are possible while playing the sport of cricket that could warrant an injury claim.
Can I Claim For Cricket Injuries to My Legs?
There is a lot of running and jumping within the sport of cricket. The agility of a player makes him an asset to any team by quick turns and twisting of the body. Movements such as these can and will cause injuries to the lower extremities of the body. Broken bones and twisted ankles along with hip injuries have been reported between 22% and 50% of all the injuries reported.
Can I Make a Claim For Overuse Cricket Injuries?
Any player will tell you that there is a limit as to how much physical abuse the body can take. A player is supposed to properly rest their bodies between games, but an overexertion of cricket play can and will cause injuries to the body. Body tissues can break down causing the player pain and suffering.
Compensation Amounts
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Dislocation Compensation Amounts
| Dislocations can be one of the most painful injuries you can sustain. Shoulder dislocations are common in cricket, especially for bowler’s who are consistently making an unnatural movement in their sports. While this is bound to happen, if you have been mistreated after your injury and treatment’s made it worse, contact us today. |
| £1,500 to £4,800 |
Soft Tissue Injury Compensation Amounts
| If you have experienced a soft tissue injury while playing cricket, they can be sensitive to deal with in after care and treatment. Contact us to see if you could be eligible to make a claim. |
| £1,000 to £3,000 |
Fracture Compensation Amounts
| A fracture – also known as a broken bone – can be immensely painful and can happen in cricket at any given time. Especially coming into contact with heavy cricket balls, it’s easy to break a bone in this sport. |
| Up to £5,000 |
Direct Injury Compensation Amounts
| In these instances, you may have come into contact directly with specific cricket equipment. If you’ve been struck with a cricket bat – accidentally or intentionally – and you’ve suffered from concussion or other injuries, you’re entitled to make a claim. |
| Up to £7,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Claim for Collision Injuries?
It is not uncommon to have two people collide while on the cricket field. With the ball going in so many directions and everyone attempting to keep their eye on it, other people can fade from view. That can and will cause two players to collide with one another, a player to trip and fall, or even a collision with the boundary fence. Collision injuries can take a player completely out of a game or out of all games for life depending on the severity of the crash.
Can I Claim for Damage to my Fingers and Arms?
Cricket is not just a sport that you have to run a lot. You must be able to throw, catch, and hit as well, so there is some risk to the fingers and arms of any player in any position on the field. Broken bones from falls trying to catch the ball or even broken fingers from a player either missing a catch or getting hit by the ball from the bowler are some of the most common injuries to players. They account for between 19% and 35% of all cricket related injuries.
Is It Possible to Claim for Head, Neck and Facial Injuries?
Some of the less common, but more serious injuries within the sport of cricket are that of the face, head, and neck. Injuries of these parts of the body can have a severe impact on the livelihood of the afflicted throughout their life. Injuries such as these often require surgery and can sometimes end up costing a player their cricket career as medical science is only able to do so much to heal the injury to such a sensitive part of the body. Between 5% and 25% of players will experience an injury such as these while playing cricket.
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