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Health Clearance for Sports and Medical Malpractice

Typically, sports programs in both high school and college require their athletes to be cleared by a physician before the beginning of their season. These doctors are responsible for checking a student-athlete’s physical fitness and ability to handle rigorous activity. Most players are free to play after being cleared by their physician. However, some athletes may have unexpected health concerns that need to be dealt with promptly.

If a doctor does not properly screen an athlete, they may not catch these health problems. As a result, that athlete can be seriously endangered when he or she participates in games or even just practice. For more information regarding your legal options if you have suffered because of a negligent doctor, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529.

Complications with Wrongful Clearances

A doctor must prevent a student-athlete from playing if they are not healthy enough to compete. If these doctors do not order sufficient screening tests to measure potential health problems, the athlete may not know or understand what problems can arise if they push their body too hard.

The following issues can arise if a doctor does not adequately screen student athletes:

  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Severe muscle damage
  • Cartilage or ligament damage
  • Bone fractures

These health concerns can potentially lead to permanent health issues for an athlete. In severe cases, a condition may prove fatal when worsened by physical activity.

Contact Us

If you have suffered because of a physician’s lack of adequate screening, there may be legal action available to fight back against the doctor’s negligence. For more information regarding your rights and options as an injured athlete, contact the New Jersey medical negligence attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.