Injuries at the Ballpark

Baseball is the great American pastime. Every summer, millions of Americans flock to ballparks to catch a glimpse of their favorite team. In recent years, reports of fans being injured at the ballpark have surfaced in the news.

While modern ballparks employ state of the art safety features, some of these features fail or simply are not sufficient to fully protect fans. If you or your loved one suffered an injury while attending a baseball game, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to learn more about your legal options.

Common Ballpark Injuries

The game of baseball utilizes two pieces of sports equipment that are potentially hazardous to fans: baseballs and baseball bats. Most ballparks employ safety nets directly behind home plate to protect fans from foul balls. Unfortunately, this still leave some fans vulnerable.

Fans in other parts of the ballpark have no such protection against batted balls, many of which travel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. Additionally, while many batters wear batting gloves and use pine tar to improve the grip on their bats, some batters’ swings cause them to let go of the bat from time to time.

Bats and balls that fly into the stands may seriously injure fans. When a fan is injured, the ballpark’s owner could be liable under the law.

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Ballpark injuries may range from bruises to serious head injuries. If you or someone you love suffered an injury at a ballpark, contact the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130. You may be entitled to financial compensation.