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The article discusses a court case wherein an athletic spectator sued a college after being hit in the head by a puck at a minor league hockey game. The case emphasizes the need for institutions to review the legal obligations owed to participants, spectators and trespassers. It notes that administrators will be liable for unsafe playing conditions.

The article discusses the use of risk warnings and informed consent, also known as exculpatory clauses, in helping reduce institution's potential liability for athlete injuries. Through risk warnings and informed consent, a primary assumption of risk can be established wherein athletes agree to accept the risk of harm and are barred from recovery through contractual agreements. Risk warnings can also be used to inform student-athletes regarding the dangers involved in a particular sport activity.

The article discusses the role of school campus safety leaders to be observant with transportation policies and practices for the safe means of students' transportation. It relates to the bus accident that caused the death of six baseball players from Buffton College in Ohio. It stresses that colleges and universities have a responsibility to render safety measures of transportation to avoid the same incident.

The article reports on the accidents of athletic teams wherein the author suggests to review its legal duties for an assurance of a safe travel. It cites the case of Clement v. Griffin where the institution was held liable for an accident that causes student's injuries when a van owned by the college with 13 athletes had blowout its tire and crashed. Furthermore, the institution was found to be negligent for its failure to maintain the vehicle.

The article presents various court cases on the significance of keeping the fans, athletes and others safe when using the athletic facilities and how to avoid liability for injuries they may sustain in the U.S. The case of Rispone v. Louisiana State University is presented where a spectator was injured when he tripped and fell on a nonuniform step in the bleachers. Meanwhile, the case of a spectator who slipped and fell on an icy patch on the concourse is also tackled.

The article focuses on the need for institutions to completely protect spectators from the hazards associated with athletic-related dangers in the U.S. The case of a woman spectator of a minor league hockey game who sued after being hit in the head by a puck is presented. It is noted that colleges and universities have duties to maintain facilities in such a manner as to avoid unreasonable risks to athletic participants and that they are held liable for unsafe playing conditions.

The article presents several court cases related to injuries of spectators during athletic events in the U.S. These cases include Rispone v. Louisiana State University, DiVenere v. University of Wyoming and Bearman v. University of Notre Dame. It describes the legal liabilities of the institutions arising from unsafe designs of facilities and unreasonable hazards.

The article reports on the decision of New Jersey Supreme Court on the case of a spectator who was hit in the head during a minor league hockey game. The court rules that colleges and universities are responsible to exercise care and diligence in its facilities during athletic activities. It describes the liability of institutions arising from unsafe playing conditions and unreasonable hazards.

The article discusses the importance of having safe equipment for athletes to avoid lawsuits. University equipment managers are required to choose proper and effective equipment because the institution can be held liable for providing athletes with ineffective equipment. In order to manage risks, it is advised that equipment be purchased through a central office that can research on safety standards. Equipment managers are also advised to use care in inspecting and maintaining equipment.

The article discusses how to reduce liability risks of equipment by reviewing the legal duties of the equipment managers. It states that equipment managers are responsible for taking care in choosing the proper and effective equipment. It suggests for equipment managers to also inspect and maintain the equipment in a safe condition. INSET: Routinely inspect equipment, educate athletes on using it safely.

The article focuses on the duty of institutions to provide players safe travel to and from athletic events and the need for athletic directors to be vigilant with transportation practices. An institution which allowed a student coach to drive 13 athletes in a van that subsequently crashed was reportedly held liable for the students' injuries. The duty of universities to properly maintain vehicles and select and train qualified drivers are also indicated.

The article advises colleges to review their obligations to maintain their facilities to prevent reasonable risks to athletic participants and spectators. The warning came in the light of a case being reviewed by the Supreme Court where a spectator was seriously injured after being hit in the head by a puck in a hockey game. Administrators are warned that they will be liable for unsafe playing conditions if they are aware, or should have been aware of unreasonably hazardous condition and failed to take steps to remove the danger.

The article discusses several court cases regarding liabilities to injuries sustained by athletic participants and spectators within the vicinity of colleges and universities. In Rispone v. Louisiana State Univ., the university was found liable when a spectator was injured when he tripped and fell on a non uniform step. In Moose v. Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, the college was held liable for holes in fields, a condition beyond the risks inherent in the conditions where games are normally played.

The article discusses three court cases that presents information about the responsibilities of athletic officials and coaches when it comes to student-athlete injuries and how courts in the U.S. identify liabilities in these incidents. These cases are Geiersbach v. Friere, Searles v. Trs. of St. Joseph's College and Brown v. Day.

The article presents a discussion about minimizing liability for athlete injuries. It is noted that lawsuits are filed against coaches and athletic directors in the U.S. because of injuries. In order to lessen liability, it is suggested to educate athletes about safety procedures to minimize risk of injuries. It is also recommended to give medical assistance.