Spring is in the air, meaning that baseball season is underway. Whether you are watching your child’s T-ball game, your favorite high school game, or a Cubs home game, you expect the facility to be safe and well-maintained. Many times, you can file a premises liability claim if you are hurt at a game.
If you are injured as a spectator at a baseball game, you could be entitled to compensation. However, the Baseball Facility Liability Act may apply if the source of your injury is a foul ball or a thrown bat that entered the spectator seating area. Our knowledgeable Cook County, IL premises liability attorney can investigate your accident and explain your legal options.
What Is the Baseball Rule?
People who attend baseball games are supposed to be aware of the potential dangers of being hit by bats and foul balls. While stadium owners and other responsible parties have a duty of care to keep baseball facilities safe, the Baseball Rule puts that duty back onto spectators for specific risks. If you are hit, you may not be eligible for compensation unless there is evidence of negligence. Negligence in these cases could include: