Protecting Clients in the Business of Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff provides strategic defense and risk management counsel to clients across the sports, fitness, and recreational industries. As participation in athletic and leisure activities has surged, so too has litigation involving catastrophic injuries, equipment defects, and facility negligence. We represent a wide range of clients in sports injury lawsuits, recreational accident claims, and coverage disputes, including: - Facility and arena operators
- Sports and fitness franchises
- Equipment manufacturers and distributors
- Event organizers and promoters
- Athletic associations and clubs
- Ski resorts and outdoor recreation providers
Types of Claims We Defend We have handled litigation involving: - Serious or fatal injuries during competitive or recreational sports
- Allegedly defective sports equipment and safety gear
- Negligent supervision, instruction, or maintenance of facilities
- Injuries at golf courses, ski resorts, arenas, trails, and recreational venues
- Public and private liability arising from amateur and professional sports events
Each matter is carefully evaluated for defenses including the doctrine of primary assumption of risk, waivers and releases, participant conduct, and jurisdiction-specific immunity laws. High-Stakes Injury Defense & Crisis Response MDAFP has experience defending high-profile, high-exposure sports and recreation cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and wrongful death. In addition to courtroom defense, we guide clients through the media, reputational, and insurance impacts of serious accidents. We also advise on: - Self-insurance and risk pooling arrangements
- Contractual risk transfer and indemnity language
- Best practices in injury prevention and incident response
Industry-Focused Litigation with a Proactive Approach Whether representing a ski mountain in an accident claim or a fitness chain in a product liability suit, MDAFP brings a blend of trial-tested advocacy and proactive risk management to every matter.
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