SPORTS INJURY: PRESUMED CONSENT OR LIABILITY?
Abstract
Aim. This study considers the possible legal consequences of injuries in amateur and professional sports. Materials and methods. The authors employ well-established legal instruments capable of assessing the legal consequences of injuries in amateur and professional sports. Results. The results obtained reveal three key shortcomings in the protection of athletes’ health: lack of clear boundaries defining acceptable levels of harm to athletes during sports competitions; overly broad interpretation of presumed consent to potential health damage during sports competitions; underestimation of the public health risks associated with sports-related injuries. Conclusion. The absence of explicit legal recognition of actions causing health damage during sports competitions undermines athletes’ protection. This situation is partially compensated by shifting rehabilitation costs to insurance companies. However, disciplinary measures alone contradict the severity of injuries and their negative impact on both the physical and psychological well-being of athletes. The authors have developed proposals that specify legal consequences of sports-related trauma.
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