It is World Cup season, which means that all over the world individuals are watching soccer and playing soccer in the spirit of this unique event. While the professional players in Brazil this year are playing with an intensity that can't be rivaled, it is important to remember that they have years of training and practice that have helped them to get to the World Cup. If you are an amateur soccer player or even an experienced one, you are at risk to serious injuries while playing this sport.

Soccer involves a lot of running and the use of the feet. Stepping the wrong way or colliding with another player can result in broken bones, torn muscles, head injuries, spine injuries and more. Recently, a man from Virginia suffered a broken leg while playing a recreational-league soccer match in his hometown.

This individual believes that the accident could have been avoided if it was not for the negligence of a fellow player. As a result, he is suing his teammate for $2 million. The individual says that another player purposefully kicked him in the lower leg. The force of the kick shattered the victim's tibia and fibula bones.

In most sports games, assumption of risk applies. Engaging in sports involves putting yourself in danger. Most sports-related lawsuits are unsuccessful because the players should admit that there is the potential for injury during his game. If a sports player can evidence that the sports injury was due to an unknown danger, this case has more merit. For example, if there is a dangerous hazard on the soccer field that causes a trip and fall injury, or if a violent player attacks another player during the game, these could be considered "unknown dangers" in the case.

In many sports cases that do make it to court, the judge will assign a percentage of fault. Sometimes, the athlete may be partially at-fault for the accident that occurred due to assumption of risk or recklessness. However, if another party is also partially responsible for the accident, this can factor into the court's decision, allowing the individual to recover some damages for an accident. Some states have contributory negligence laws, which make it so that a plaintiff who is partially at fault for an accident cannot recover any damages. Talk with a local lawyer if you want to learn more about how this applies in your case.

With the right local attorney on your side, you may be able to seek compensation in an avoidable soccer injury. Make sure to speak with a professional about the negligence laws in your state and to make sure that you have a viable case!