Have you been injured attending a sporting or other event?

Have you been injured attending a sporting or other event? If so, you may be entitled to compensation.

In one of our cases, a 4-year-old girl sustained injuries, including permanent hearing loss, when a horse fell on her at a country show jumping event. During the event the horse is said to have come within a short distance to the child, and it is alleged that the rider did not maintain control of the horse. The horse fell and landed on the child.

The injuries to the child included a fractured skull, permanent hearing loss or severe deafness in the left ear, facial nerve palsy/paralysis, contusion to the lungs and moderate traumatic brain injury.

It is alleged the child suffered behavioral and emotional changes. These changes affect classroom engagement, sibling relationships, and social development.

A claim is being made on behalf of the child for damages between $825,000 and $1.02 million. The claim is still to be determined by the Court.

If injured at any event, you may claim for pain and suffering. This includes past and future medical expenses and loss of income. Strict time limits apply. Call us today for a free chat: (02) 4343 7000 (Central Coast) or (02) 4941 8999 (Newcastle).

NOTICE: This article is accurate at the time of publication and does not constitute legal advice. Please see our legal notices page for more information.

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