Son Broke Femur During Soccer Game...

by Susan
(Lapeer, Michigan)

My son (age 15) was on a City soccer league in which my husband was the coach. During the game his leg broke without contact of the ball or other kids. We found out at the hospital he had a non-ossifying fibroma and had external fixation surgery.

Our insurance company has hired a recovery agency and I was contacted as they want all the City's insurance info. Is there anything I should do, such as hire a lawyer? Also, should I try to get him on Social Security Disability as this could affect the growth plates? Thanks.

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ANSWER for "Son Broke Femur During Soccer Game...":

Susan (Lapeer, Michigan):

You should certainly consult with an attorney at the earliest possible time. Most personal injury attorneys will not charge a legal fee for an initial office consultation.

Your son's medical problems are regrettable. Hopefully the recent diagnosis will help you to know which direction to take in the future.

Your insurance company is probably preparing to "subrogate" against the city. They are investigating the issues involved in the injury to decide whether they believe there exists sufficient evidence of the city's negligence.

From the facts you present there doesn't appear to be any negligence. Your son's injury was an unfortunate event which occurred during a city sanctioned soccer game.

Subrogation means once an insurance company pays their insured, if they believe the person or entity which was involved in the injury was negligent, or in any other manner was responsible for the injury, then they will pursue that entity in an effort to be reimbursed for the money they used to pay your son's medical bills.

It's a normal occurrence and not one which you should be worried about. You have no control over the action your insurance company takes.

Since laws change frequently and across jurisdictions you should get a personalized case evaluation from an attorney licensed in your state (if you haven't already). Find an experienced local attorney to give you a FREE personalized case review here.

Best of luck,

Law Guy

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