Accident Claims Payout Due to Faulty Football Boots

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I was out shopping a few years ago, walking along the Kings Road, a very trendy shopping area in London with my wife and newborn. She was pushing the pram. Unfortunately she tripped on pavement, the buggy with our child shot across the road. In the emergency I shot into the road and luckily was able to recover the buggy, baby safe and secure.

When I returned to the pavement I found my wife buckled up on the floor with her ankle covered in blood. She was in great pain, but not enough to warrant going to Hospital. I had heard of consumers making claims to the local council. She was adamant it was her fault and that she had not been looking where she was going. Her injury cleared up in a few days, no damage was done. She made no claim and did not instruct a lawyer and in her opinion no damage was done.

I think she should have claimed. Not really for the cash award but more to 'force' the council to fix the pavement. They have a duty of care I believe to keep things in good order. In any event we did nothing. Did we do the right thing?

On another occasion I was given the wrong drugs by a pharmacist, they gave me ´uppers´ when I should have had pills for Cholesterol. I had been advised that my medication was going to change to a different pill by my doctor, so I did not question the change when I received the packet. Needless to say I lost two days of my life, spent a lot of time in Hospital and got arrested by the Police on the basis that I had a drug problem. We resolved that I did not and I was released! The drugstore said nothing. The local care trust were powerless and compensation would not be forthcoming unless I had actually died. The opinion was that the max claim I could make was for three days lost employment - the legal costs would have been higher! I think that is wrong.

On another occasion, this year, I spent most of Easter in hospital because I had been mis-diagnosed with Bells Palsy, where in fact I had a mild infection. I was given Steroids - correct for Bells Palsy - incorrect for a mild infection. A few days later I was admitted into accident and emergency with a temperature of over 40. It took them too days to calm me down and caused me to be woken every three hours for regular blood tests. It also took them too days to get to the route of the problem.

No one would say anything to me I think for fear of me taking legal action against the doctor who misdiagnosed my problem. So eventually they realized that my mild infection had turned into cellulitus and prescribed accordingly, several days later I was released from hospital. I have to admit I was relieved to be out alive. Nearly everyone expected me to sue, I decided not to, I decided that anyone could make a mistake and I was unlucky enough to be on the wrong side of it. Positively, it gave me time away from the computer(!) and strangely I found the whole event strangely relaxing and had the opportunity to see the inner workings of the local hospital. I felt good.

I have heard of people being burned due a coffee spillage who as a result suffered burns and successfully sued a major food retailer in the US. Congratulation for their reward, but as a result the world has to suffer warnings on the packaging - be careful contents are hot and may burn... This to me has helped create a nanny state. I notice too that when you buy Champagne in the US that there are warnings about corks and how they can cause damage - no kidding! Again this perpetuates the nanny state and is beyond me.

However, there is a time and a place when, in my opinion, making a claim as a result of accidental damage or faulty goods is appropriate, as the story below unfolds, this to me, is a reasonable situation. The damage sustained was substantial and the behaviour of the company was reprehensible..

An undisclosed four figure sum was paid out to a Sunday league footballer who was seriously injured because of faulty Adidas Predator Pulse football boots that cost just 120.

Mr Mike Ellis had his leg in a splint for 12 months after he was injured whilst playing in a veterans' game.

Mr Ellis was left in agony after he twisted his leg and ruptured his Achilles tendon because one of the studs on his boots snapped. As a direct result of the accident he had to have intensive physiotherapy.

After Mr Ellis returned the boots, Adidas offered 50 in compensation and to replace the boots. Mr Ellis instructed solicitors to pursue a claim for compensation as he felt that the offer was inadequate given the pain and suffering which the boots had caused. Adidas subsequently agreed to an undisclosed four-figure sum as compensation for his injury.

Mr Ellis, 46, had played football for many years and was convinced of the rightness of his claim. His case demonstrates that taking legal advice can help to achieve a compensation award that is commensurate with the pain and suffering experienced.

Accident compensation claims can be made for all types of personal injury such as:

• Claims for Childrens' injuries suffered on the way to and from school, at school or while out
• Claims for Simple whiplash to serious spinal or head injuries sustained in all types of accident
• Claims for Occupational injuries suffered in accidents at work
• Claims for Industrial diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma resulting from exposure to toxic asbestos
• Hospital accidents claims as a result of medical negligence.

I could have made a claim myself recently as a result of medical negligence, but I am so pleased to have survived with no lasting injury, that I am going to accept that this was the result of a genuine error of judgment on the day.

Please visit the Pattinson Brewer site if you have any accident claims you would like to discuss. Pattinson Brewer are lead solicitors who specialize in accident and medical claims acting on a no win no fee basis call 0800 988 0777.

Pattinson and Brewer has over one hundred years' experience in winning compensation. They act on a no win no fee basis which means that you will not be faced with a bill for your accident claim, win or lose and you will keep 100% of your compensation.

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A Dream Come True: Sunday Night Football with John Madden and Monday Night Football on ESPN

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Have you caught Sunday Night Football with John Madden and Monday Night Football on ESPN yet. It's a dream come true for most football lovers.

Since Monday Night Football has always been on ABC since it's beginning almost 40 years ago, it is a little strange for it to be on a different network. It seemed like the end of an era last year when the last Monday Night Football on ABC aired, complete with scenes throughout the years.

At the same time, what we have now is, in my humble opinion, a great combination. Something we only dreamed about when I was I kid.

On Sunday night we get Sunday Night Football with John Madden and Al Michaels, the same team that has headed up Monday Night Football for the last several years. I can't imagine televised football without John Madden and him drawing little diagrams on the screen.

And then on Monday night we get Monday Night Football on ESPN. I remember when ESPN first began in the early 80's, who would of thought that it would one day host the institution of Monday Night Football?

And yet ESPN has brought a certain pop and attitude to MNF that I really did not realize was missing until this year. One of the best and wisest things they did was to keep the same theme song music.

So heres to Sunday and Monday Night Football. Perhaps we can begin to add the other night now as well. That would be something, wouldn't it?

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Youth Football - Is Face Tackling Legal in Youth Football?

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Had a question come to me via e-mail this week from a first year youth coach: Is face tackling legal in youth football?

The current NFHS Rule book defines Face Tackling under NFHS 2-20-1.b (Illegal Helmet Contact) as, "Face Tackling is an act by a defensive player who initiates contact with a ball carrier with the front of his helmet".

This is a 15 yard penalty and was put in the rule books over 20 years ago. Unfortunately many coaches that are coaching youth football haven't played for over 20 years and don't know that not only is this illegal, it can be dangerous. Leading with the head or face inherently puts undue pressure on the head and neck. This can be a very dangerous method of tackling at the youth level.

This penalty could also be invoked against those players who are taught to "bite the football", a popular tackling coaching point with many football coaches. Often players instructed in this fashion initiate contact with the facemask, which is a clear violation of this rule.

While many tackling fads come and go they must always pass the safety and rules test, no matter how effective they may be. I've seen this tackling technique taught by a former High School coach of the year in Omaha, but that doesn't mean the rule book doesn't apply to him or your team.

Make sure you are teaching safe AND legal technique to your kids this coming season.

Dave Cisar-
Dave has a passion for developing youth coaches so they can in turn develop teams that are competitive and well organized. He is a Nike "Coach of the Year" Designate and speaks nationwide at Coaches Clinics. His book "Winning Youth Football a Step by Step Plan" was endorsed by Tom Osborne and Dave Rimington
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Multiple Bet Soccer Picks - 3 Things You Must Know

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There are 3 essentials to successful soccer betting. The selections must be successful, the correct combination bet must be used and you must adhere to a properly formulated staking plan:

The Selections

To consistently make winning selections your multiple bet soccer picks will almost certainly be at very short prices. In most cases they will be odds on. This doesn't mean that you should blindly bet on long odds on picks without giving them further thought. You should look for value in the odds offered. This may mean carrying out in depth research to establish where the value lies - but to produce winners it is well worth it.

The Bet

You should select your bet to leverage the returns on your short odds selections but at the same time minimize your degree of risk. To some extent the bet you select to wager on your multiple bet soccer picks will depend on the number of selections and the odds available. Because your picks are at short odds you will generally not be betting on them as singles but as combination bets with minimum doubles.

The Staking Plan

Your staking plan should be formulated to allow you to ramp up your multiple bet soccer selection profits by increasing the amount you bet but also structured so that you protect your winnings should you sustain a losing run.

You may not have the time or experience to carry out the research to make selections that provide a stream of winners, to consider the type of bet to place or to formulate a staking policy. If you wish to profit from multiple bet soccer picks you could therefore subscribe to a selections service. There are many services available on the internet but a comparatively small number offer the complete package providing all of the above - and producing long term multiple bet soccer profits for their subscribers. Best Bet Soccer is one site that offers selections that produce a high proportion of winners, advice on the bet to place and advice on a staking policy.

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Develop Soccer Power, Strength and Fitness - 5 Myths About Strength Training For Youth Soccer Player

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With so much info on the internet, TV and magazines you must understand these 5 common myths about strength and conditioning for youth soccer fitness training.

This is a must before your child is ever going to be successful at improving their strength, power, speed and fitness on the soccer field.

Myth 1: Soccer is an endurance / "cardio" game so you need to go for a 20 to 30 minute jog for soccer fitness.

Truth: Soccer is a power and speed game. Sending your child out for a 20 to 30 minute jog is "old school, outdated" soccer fitness training and will only teach them to be slow, weak and put them at risk for overuse injuries. Short burst interval training is the current soccer fitness training solution.

You need to find a soccer fitness program that includes interval training to maximize your childs short and long term conditioning needs.

Myth 2: Sit ups and crunches will tone my stomach and build my "core"

Truth: Abdominal exercises such as crunches, sit-ups, and abdomen machines are actually the LEAST effective method of building the core. They do more harm than good. Sit ups cause increase pressure on the "jelly" discs in the back. Over time this may lead to back problems.

Myth 3: Weight training or lifting weights will cause growth plate damage. Lifting weights will "stunt" growth. Truth: Growth plate injuries are result of unsupervised weight training. Soccer Athletes who perform strength training or resistance training exercises with proper form, technique and progression develop stronger joints, improve stability, increase strength, power, speed, confidence and are more dominating on the soccer field.

Myth 4: Children shouldn't weight train until they are 14 or 15.

Truth: Absolutely false. Most people think of body building when they think of weight training. A young boy or girl of the age of 8 may start a properly designed soccer resistance training program with significant benefits.

Myth 5: My child will become "bulky" and "lose their flexibility and ability to move" on the soccer field.

Truth: This is absolutely false. A properly designed program for both young soccer girls and soccer boys improve body composition (body image), overall health and athletic performance on the soccer field. An effective youth soccer strength and power program has the following components built into it:

1) Exercises to prevent anterior cruciate ligament tears. i.e. Single leg squat
2) Exercises that closely resemble the actions on the soccer field. i.e. Lunges
3) Total body exercises for base strength. i.e. Squats
4) Exercises that build power. i.e. A progressive plyometric (jump) program
5) Conditioning that includes intervals and sprints
6) Exercises that include stop - start and change of direction.
7) Sound nutritional guidelines. i.e. Pre and post training and game meals.

It is vital that you look for these components in any strength and conditioning program for your son or daughter.

Mike Grafstein is the author of Youth Soccer Power Unleashed, Soccer Injury Prevention and Soccer Nutrition. Visit http://www.youthsoccer-power.com

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Soccer Workouts - Gotta Get Sweaty!

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It is very important for soccer players to follow a regular workout schedule in order to remain conditioned and fit for a game. Keep in mind that a player needs to run up and down a field for 90 minutes or more. Without the proper workout, a soccer player will not last for even half of those 90 minutes.

There are specific soccer workouts that you can do do in order to have a body that is conditioned for the game. These soccer workouts develop the part of the body that are always used in a game and ensures that a player is fit to perform the moves required. Different kinds of sports utilizes different sets of muscles and needs different sets of skills. This is the reason why different kinds of workouts are also needed for different kinds of sports. There are basketball workouts, tennis workouts, and then there are soccer routines.

What will we discuss here in this article are the workouts that are ideal for soccer players. By doing these workouts religiously, one can be assured that he will have the skills needed to become an excellent soccer player that coaches would want to have in their team.

Contrary to popular beliefs, soccer trainings do not only focus on the legs and the lower body. Players also need to develop their upper bodies as much as other athletes do. People may not notice it but a game of soccer entails plenty of jockeying for position and this is where a strong upper body will be useful. In order to add upper body strength, it is essential that soccer players lift weights and do strength training.

The most important thing that everybody must have is, of course, endurance. To be able to sprint from one end of the court to another and to be able to shift from offense to defense requires plenty of endurance. And this is the reason why soccer endurance workouts will not be complete without cardiovascular exercises that improves stamina. Some of the best cardiovascular exercises include running, jogging, cycling and rowing.

Because of the demands of the game, the best soccer workout is a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercises. Remember, spending time in the gym and in the field really pays off for any soccer player.

It is indeed important to develop or follow an all-around workout regimen in order to improve ones fitness level and become a great player in the process.

Bryan Bean has been a soccer player and coach for over 10 years. His specialty is fitness and soccer strategy which allows he players to improve their game by 55%. Bryan has completed a free 10 day mini course available here, Soccer Tips. Also, go here for more information about Soccer Workouts and more great soccer discussion.

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Passing Tips For Youth Football Quarterbacks

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Every youth football player, no matter what their regular position is, should learn to throw a spiral with accuracy. It's a crucial component of the game and one never knows when an opportunity to make a spectacular passing play may come along.

For the youth football quarterback, these tips need to be practiced over and over again to gain passing proficiency. Besides checking out the below tips, you can also learn the fundamentals from free football video tutorials on sites like Weplay.com , where top pros like Peyton Manning show the proper way to throw a spiral.

The Grip for Throwing a Perfect Spiral

It can be difficult for young football players to get a good grip on the football as their hands may not be large enough. That doesn't preclude them from learning the proper technique with some slight modifications.

• The football should be gripped lightly with the fingertips and not rest in the palm of the hand. The light grip allows for increased ball control. This can be a problem for younger players with small hands where there is no choice but to use the palm.

• It's important to place your index finger on the seam to put a "spin" or spiral on the football upon release. Don't force the spin; let it roll naturally off the fingers. Trying to over spin the ball is a common mistake.

• As you step back in the pocket, hold the football next to your ear as you look for your target. The ball will be cradled in the "U" between thumb and index finger.

The Release Technique for Spiral Passes

Practice throwing spiral passes with this release technique at 50% of your throwing capacity until you perfect it. You can then start increasing your velocity as you begin to master the skill.

• Keeping your eye on your receiver, take your arm backward and then "spring" it forward in a circular motion releasing the football at the top of the arc.

• A good release will spin the football off the index finger as you let it go. The other fingers are used only for supporting the ball and not for putting a spiral on it.

• As you release the football, be sure to continue with the follow through for spin and accuracy.

Passing Accuracy in Football

Now that you've mastered the spiral pass you have to work on hitting your target. Many football recruiters list passing accuracy as the primary passing skill when selecting potential quarterbacks. A perfect spiral is of no use if it's bouncing along the field, or worse, in the arms of an opposing player. Again, throw the football at about 50% velocity when performing accuracy drills. They'll be plenty of time to work on your power once you have mastered the basics.

• Get yourself set in your stance with your non-throwing hip pointed towards your receiver. Being "set" is crucial for accuracy and power.

• When you are ready to pass, cock your shoulder and step towards your target when you release the football.

Follow through on the pass with the palm of your throwing hand facing the ground. Here is an example video demonstration of Peyton Manning follow through on the pass.

Throwing an accurate spiral pass in football is not a difficult process. Repetition of basic throwing mechanics is the key along with adequate rest. Youth football players should practice these passing tips every other day to master them.

By Trevor Sumner who works for Weplay.com, a youth football community dedicated to providing parents coaches and athletes the tools and information to celebrate the love of the game. Weplay.com has one of the most comprehensive, free football drill libraries in its active football community.

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