For baseball fans, the true beginning of spring happens in February, when fans flock to Spring Training in either Florida for the Grapefruit League or Arizona for the Cactus League.

A trip to spring training can be an unforgettable and fun experience, whether you travel with family, friends, or solo: you will encounter hard-core baseball fans, be close to star-studded athlete action, and take in some great games. As you plan your spring training vacation, there are some things you should keep in mind.

What Should You Consider as You Plan Your Spring Training Trip?

• Check out the games you would like to attend by following the Cactus League Master Schedule on this site, which also offers links to tickets, information about individual teams’ schedules, and ballpark digest with news and upcoming events. You might also take a look at their Complete Guide to Spring Training.
• Should you stay in downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, college-town Tempe, or somewhere else nearby? You might want to begin by considering this comprehensive map of stadiums to see which area of the city makes the most sense for you to stay in.
• Purchase tickets early, particularly if you are planning to attend games that involve rival matchups or marquee games, which can sell out. During spring training, many games take place during the day, so make your plans accordingly—Arizona can be very hot during the day, and it’s important that you plan for hot weather by staying hydrated and choosing a place to sit that won’t make you uncomfortable.
• Learn about the ballpark ahead of time, understanding your options for food, refreshments, and use of the facilities. Look up the special characteristics of the stadium you are planning to see, as each one has a particular vibe, with interesting and fun things to do in and around the ballpark.
• Aside from games, consider attending practices, where you might be able to observe training drills and sneak a peek of your favorite players, even have a brief chat or get their autograph, as well as scout out some rookies who may eventually become your team’s next superstar.

The Dark Side of Spring Training: Potential Injuries Suffered by Fans

While a spring training trip can be an amazing experience, for some people, it becomes memorable partly because of an unexpected injury. Personal injuries can happen to baseball fans, even as they are enjoying the festivities. For example, you may be involved in a car accident, truck accident, or pedestrian accident. This can greatly sideline you, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. If you’re hurt as a result of someone else’s negligent actions on the road, you may be facing significant medical bills in order to receive the treatment you need to get better.

Some fans may also be involved in an accident at the ballpark, such as being hit by a fly ball or a broken bat, being in the middle of a fight or attacked by other spectators, slipping and falling in the stadium, or being over-served alcohol and suffering an injury. If your personal injuries resulted from the negligence of the stadium’s employees, you may be able to recover compensation for the expenses you’ve incurred as a result.

In addition to medical expenses, spring training trip injuries can also mean lost income if you are unable to work, pain and suffering, damage to your personal property, and an overall decline in your quality of life, among other types of damages for which you may be able to recover compensation.

What Should You Do If You’ve Been Injured During Your Spring Training Trip?

If you’ve suffered an injury during your spring training trip, don’t panic: there are a few steps you need to take in order to protect your legal rights and consider your options. First, be sure you call the authorities after your injury, whether that be management at the stadium or the police after a car accident.

Document everything, including taking photos of the scene of the accident, your injuries, and any damage to personal property. Get contact information for any witnesses, and ask them to record or write down what they observed. Be sure you get information about the party that caused your injuries, if possible, including contact and insurance information.

Also, you should consider calling an Arizona personal injury lawyer to discuss your potential options, rights, and remedies. When you sue to recover for your personal injuries after an accident, you are often effectively going up against a behemoth with significant financial and legal resources.

Contacting an Arizona attorney from Gerber Injury Law could give you the experience and knowledge you need to match those you will have to face from the defendant’s side of the case. Rather than going up against a major insurance corporation alone, your lawyer will be there to represent your interests and guide you toward a fair and reasonable settlement offer.

Why Call Gerber Injury Law for Help in Your Personal Injury Case?

At Gerber Injury Law, we use 100% of our law firm’s energy on personal injury law. We are a full-service law firm that exclusively handles personal injury and motor vehicle accident claims, and we have recovered damages for many clients, some of whom faced serious injuries and significant medical expenses.

We keep up with all the latest changes in personal injury law, whether it be premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, or another area of tort law. In addition to our experience negotiating with insurance companies toward a favorable resolution, we also have extensive trial experience. If an insurance company does not treat you fairly, we can go to trial in pursuit of maximum recovery. We have obtained more than $100 million for our clients.

Our attorneys will stand by your side every step of the way through all the tasks you will need to complete for a successful injury claim. We can guide you through a claim from the initial crash investigation to reaching a resolution. Our Arizona personal injury lawyers are licensed to practice in every court in the State of Arizona. If your case needs to go to trial, we are prepared.

We will work hard to obtain fair compensation for all your losses, including property damages, medical expenses, lost income, and non-economic damages. Start by requesting a free consultation with us after an accident or injury. Call our Arizona personal injury attorneys for a free consultation 623-486-8300, or click here to reach us online.