Head injuries , including concussions and more severe traumatic brain injuries, are common in rugby due to the frequency of high-impact tackles and collisions. These can lead to paralysis or long-term medical needs. Rugby concussion claims are also growing in prominence as a result of inadequate medical assessments, return-to-play protocols, and safety measures. These factors may contribute to the injury or make it worse.

Injuries to the spinal cord from scrums, tackles or falls can lead to severe disabilities like paralysis. Even minor damage to spinal discs can lead to chronic pain and mobility issues. Claims may arise if inadequate safety measures, training, coaching advice or poor refereeing contributed to the injury.

The limbs are at particular risk of injury during a rugby match. High-impact tackles and collisions frequently lead to broken bones, particularly in the arms, legs and collarbone. Rugby players also commonly sustain rib fractures, which can result from tackles and falls. In the joints, rotator cuff injuries and dislocations can occur due to awkward landings or tackles, as can ACL tears during sudden changes in direction or impacts to the legs.

Facial injuries are frequent in rugby due to the lack of protective headgear, and they can include broken jaws, teeth and other facial fractures. These visible injuries can also indicate more serious underlying head injuries for which you may be entitled to claim compensation. 

Muscle strains and ligament sprains commonly affect the legs, back and shoulders. These injuries often arise from overuse or repetitive strain. While overuse injuries might not always lead to claims, it may be possible if injured players were not given sufficient breaks, or if insufficient rehabilitation measures led to further complications.

The process starts with an initial, no obligation consultation with the team at Switalskis. We'll talk about how the injury occurred and how it has affected your life in the aftermath. All of this will help us determine whether or not you can make a claim.

If you're entitled to claim and you want to go ahead, we'll start to collect evidence and build a case to support your version of events. We need to prove that the injury you experienced during your rugby match was due to someone else's negligence, using evidence such as witness statements from people who saw the accident take place.

When we've gathered enough evidence, we'll notify the party responsible for your injury that you wish to make a personal injury claim. Responsibility is determined by negligence, and any combination of coaches, sporting organisations, equipment manufacturers and other rugby players could be found legally liable.

Rugby injury compensation claims are often settled out of court, with the other party accepting their liability directly. From there, we'll proceed to negotiate over how much compensation  you should receive, and secure an appropriate settlement.

If your rugby injury claim cannot be settled out of court, we'll take the matter to court.  You will be represented and your claim will be presented to a judge using the evidence we've gathered.

If your personal injury claim is successful, we'll agree a fair compensation amount for you and make sure you receive the money. This will account for the physical, emotional and financial harm you experienced due to your injury. Switalskis will stand by your side beyond the end of this process to offer any ongoing support you need.