Reducing the Risk and Severity of Claims

One of the most important areas of responsibility that youth sports agencies must address is risk management. In fact, youth sports organizations should be proactive, rather than reactive, in order to help ensure the safety of the participants in their programs and reduce the likelihood of their being involved in costly litigation. Reducing the Risk and Severity of Claims details specific ways that youth sports groups can review their risk management strategies, as well as lower their overall level of risk.

Among the topics covered:

• Accident prevention, step #1: recognize the risks (Joe Hassinger)
• Incident of injury
• Step #2: mitigate the risk (Phillip Howell)
• Prevention tips
• Insurance (Thomas Brown)
• Pre-loss waivers & releases