Burgstaller in court: serious bodily harm after argument!

Burgstaller in court: serious bodily harm after argument!

Ort, Österreich - On March 26, 2025, the striker of SK Rapid Vienna, Burgstaller, is in court after he joined the criminal proceedings as a private part of the person. According to Kleinezeitung.at he demands a reparation of 80,000 euros. This sum includes financial damage, painkeeping and lost merits. Burgstaller is represented by Nikolaus Rosenauer, the former Vice President of Rapid.

The argument that led to the current developments occurred in a non-sporty context. The incident began when Burgstaller's girlfriend asked for fire for her cigarettes, which led to a conversation. The 23-year-old, the man's companion, who gave Burgstaller's girlfriend a rose, gave an argument. The first thrust and the subsequent escalation meant that Burgstaller, who was alcoholic during the incident and had a alcohol value of 1.68, fell back and opened with his head on the asphalt.

the injuries and their consequences

The forensic medical report documents serious injuries, including a broken burst of the skull as well as bruise and bleeding between the meninges. As a result of the fall, Burgstaller suffers from a left -sided inner ear hearing hearing that was objectified by a hearing test in February. In addition, he has largely lost his sense of smell. Martin Ainedter, his defender, said that Burgstaller was unable to react to the fall due to his alcoholization.

At the court, Burgstaller is invited as a witness to comment on the incidents that led to serious bodily harm. Since the punishment for this act could be between six months and five years, the negotiation is set to about two hours.

Legal aspects of bodily harm in sports

The case raises fundamental questions about the criminal liability of bodily harm in sports. Anwalt.de describes that consent can be generally accepted in sporting risks, as long as the rules of the sport are met. However, other standards apply in contact and martial arts. Injuries due to personal conflicts or revenge acts, as in the case of Burgstaller, are not covered by this consent, which can lead to a strict evaluation of the crime.

It can be observed that the focus is on the protection of the athlete, especially in non-contical sports, while the legal assessment of sports injuries is based on the degree of violations. Gross injuries are much more likely to persecute criminal prosecution, especially if they arise outside the sporting context, which underlines the complexity and scope of the current case.