Video Game Addiction Lawyer
If gaming has taken over your child’s life, affecting school, sleep, behavior, and relationships, you are not alone.
We Fight for Families Harmed by Video Game Addiction
If gaming has taken over your child’s life, affecting school, sleep, behavior, and relationships, you are not alone. Many families are grappling with video game addiction, uncertainty about next steps, and whether they can hold game makers legally responsible for the resulting harm to their children. A video game addiction lawyer can review your case, explain your options, and help you decide on the best path forward.
Lawsuits allege that major companies like Microsoft, Epic Games, and others intentionally created games to be addictive and boost profits, without adequate safeguards or warnings about the potential dangers, especially for children and teens. Families are seeking compensation for the harm caused by video game addiction, including physical, psychological, emotional, and financial losses.
If your child and family have suffered harm due to video game addiction, we are here to listen to your story and help you understand your legal options. At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, we offer a free, confidential consultation to review your case, answer your legal questions, and discuss next steps for moving forward.
What Is Video Game Addiction?
Video game addiction is different from simply playing a lot. Also known as internet gaming disorder or gaming disorder, major health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize video game addiction as a behavioral condition. The WHO describes gaming disorder as a pattern of play that:
- Shows impaired control over gaming, like not being able to cut back or stop
- Takes priority over other interests, daily activities, and responsibilities
- Continues despite negative consequences to physical, emotional, social, or financial well-being
Heavy play becomes a concern when it causes measurable problems in many aspects of daily life. Gaming disorder has been associated with serious health issues, including:
- Sleep disruption
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Social withdrawal or isolation
- Behavioral issues
- Physical injuries
- Suicidal ideation
You do not need a formal diagnosis to discuss your legal options with us. If your child and family are suffering from the negative effects of video game addiction, then do not hesitate to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our firm. We can review your unique story, determine whether you may have a viable claim, and discuss the next steps for moving forward.
Do I Have a Video Game Addiction Case?
If your child or teen has received medical treatment for gaming disorder or has suffered physical, psychological, emotional, or financial harm, you may have a viable claim to recover compensation. Potential characteristics of video game addiction include, but are not limited to:
- Preoccupation with gaming
- Withdrawal-like symptoms when not gaming, such as irritability, anxiety, or low mood
- Neglect of daily responsibilities
- Loss of interest in other hobbies and activities
- Social withdrawal
- Academic decline
- Poor job performance
- Inability to reduce playing
- Unsuccessful attempts to quit playing
If you believe that you may have a case, then do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with us. Our firm offers a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your unique case. We are here to listen to your story, answer your legal questions, and help you understand your legal rights. We can determine whether you may have a viable claim for compensation and discuss your options for moving forward.
Who Is Liable for Video Game Addiction?
Individuals and families are filing lawsuits against video game makers, alleging that they intentionally designed games to drive compulsive play and in-game spending, particularly among minors.
These lawsuits claim that game makers build games like Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Call of Duty, among others, to maximize the time users spend playing and profits. For example, game design features that encourage compulsive play include:
- Lack of clear checkpoints or stopping points for ending the game
- Frequent releases and game updates, Limited-time events, and season passes
- Daily streaks and challenges for rewards or bonuses
- In-game and limited-time purchases for cosmetics, bundles, and an enhanced gaming experience
- Loot boxes and random packs that must be earned or purchased (containing random virtual items)
- Team play, or social reinforcement, to continue playing for the team’s performance
- Lack of in-game warnings about play time or spending
When companies like Microsoft and Epic Games know or should know that their game design could lead to harmful overuse, yet fail to provide safeguards or adequate warnings about the possible dangers, they may be liable for resulting harm.
Some companies that have been sued include:
- Microsoft
- Activision Blizzard
- Roblox Corporation
- Epic Games
- Mojang
- Rockstar Games
- Electronic Arts
- Nintendo
If you believe that you may have a case, then do not hesitate to contact our video game addiction lawyers. We are here to listen to your story and answer your legal questions. We will explain your legal rights, your options for moving forward, and determine how we may be able to help you.
How a Video Game Addiction Lawyer Can Help
Has excessive gaming crossed the line into being harmful to your child and family? If so, you are not alone. Families are filing lawsuits alleging that major game makers like Microsoft and Epic Games intentionally designed games that encourage compulsive play and in-game spending, without adequate safeguards or warnings.
During a free, no-obligation consultation, we can review your case and determine whether you may have a viable claim to seek compensation. If we can help you with your case, then you can count on us to shoulder the legal burden. For example, a few ways we help include:
- Conducting a thorough investigation
- Gathering and preserving critical evidence to support your claim
- Determining and establishing legal liability
- Preparing and filing a strong claim
- Negotiating for a fair settlement
- Litigating in court, if needed, to pursue fair compensation
More so, if we take your case, you will not have to worry about upfront legal fees or out-of-pocket costs. We will cover the upfront expenses of your case, and we only get paid if we win through a fair settlement or verdict.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Video Game Addiction Attorneys
Do you believe your child or teen is addicted to video games? Have they suffered from the negative consequences of excessive gaming in multiple areas of their life? If so, you may have a viable claim to seek justice and compensation.
Our video game addiction lawyer offers a free, no-obligation consultation to evaluate your case. We will listen to your story, answer your legal questions, and help you understand your legal rights and options for moving forward. Call us at 1-888-779-1180 or submit our online contact form to get started.
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