Motor vehicle accidents are often devastating, regardless of one’s life circumstances. For some car accident victims, however, the impact of a traffic wreck and the consequences it brings into their lives can be especially upsetting. For example, competitive athletes may have their dreams (or even their primary source of income) derailed as a result of a motor vehicle collision. Worse, many of these accidents took place because of a driver’s reckless behavior and never should have transpired in the first place. It is paramount for traffic crash victims to have a clear understanding of their legal rights as they do their best to move on from the wreck.
Competitive athletes may train for months or even years in anticipation of a key event. For some, these competitions have a financial effect on their lives, and others find fulfillment and a strong sense of pride in their physical abilities. Regardless of the sport or event that one competes in and trains for, it can be incredibly upsetting when these dreams are derailed because of a negligent driver.
Sometimes, competitive athletes who are injured in a car wreck are able to recover from their injuries and return to competitions in the future, while others are not as fortunate. Sometimes, the aftermath of a car crash may be so severe that a competitive athlete will be forced to step down for the rest of their life. We realize the physical, emotional and financial toll of car accidents and believe that reckless drivers who are responsible for this pain and suffering should be taken to court.