Thursday, December 21, 2006

Athletic Trainers

David G. Yeo, D.P.E. :: Expert Network,

Key Issues:
College athletic trainer was allegedly negligent in the management of an injury to one of his football players. Plaintiff developed an infection, allegedly after suffering an injury.

Expert Analysis:
Upon review of records, as well as examinations and interviews, it was determined that the treatment by the trainer could not have caused the Plaintiff's infection.
Plaintiff dove head first into a mud puddle a few days following initial injury and sustained two large cuts that were never reported to the trainer.

Result:
Trainer provided the proper standard of care in his evaluation and management of the injury. Case against the trainer was dismissed.

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