{"id":3550,"date":"2023-05-04T10:17:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3550"},"modified":"2023-05-04T10:17:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:17:57","slug":"sports-medicine-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/sports-medicine-malpractice\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Medicine Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While watching the World Series, the Olympics, or any other major sporting event, it is easy to overlook the tremendous effort that each athlete has exerted to play their sport. Every no-hitter and gold medalist has spent years training, conditioning, and learning how to out-think their opponents. Many of the most inspiring sports tales involve athletes who have recovered from debilitating injuries or learned to transfer their skills. These stories and other dramatic on-field injuries remind us of the extremely important behind-the-scenes players who maintain the health and strength of our favorite players.<\/p>\n<p>When athletes sustain injuries because of strenuous and intense exercise, sports medicine specialists can provide both preventative and emergency care. Frequently, sports medicine specialists provide specialized care for sports-related injuries or help athletes improve their health to enhance their performance. Malpractice in sports medicine occurs when a specialist fails to adhere to the professional standard of care of other specialists in this field. Call the Upstate New York medical malpractice attorneys at <a href=\"http:\/\/defranciscolaw.com\/\">DeFrancisco &amp; Falgiatano<\/a> for a consultation if a sports medicine doctor misdiagnosed you or provided the wrong treatment.\u00a0 We help clients throughout Upstate New York, with offices in multiple convenient locations.\u00a0Our extensive experience in the medical malpractice field is reflected in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/verdicts-settlements.html\">results<\/a>\u00a0we have achieved for our clients.<\/p>\n<p>Today, more individuals participate in sports than ever before. Physicians who treat athletes face unique diagnostic and treatment challenges, as well as an increased legal liability risk. Physicians must be willing to seek guidance from specialists, especially when cardiac, spinal, or neurological issues are present. Concerns of the physician include the evaluation of potential concussions, spinal injuries, and heat stroke on the field.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/sports-medicine-malpractice\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Sports Medicine Malpractice\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While watching the World Series, the Olympics, or any other major sporting event, it is easy to overlook the tremendous effort that each athlete has exerted to play their sport. Every no-hitter and gold medalist has spent years training, conditioning, and learning how to out-think their opponents. 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