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If you have suffered an injury at a gym and feel the business owner was at fault, you could be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim
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Going to the gym is an ideal opportunity to improve your health and fitness. However, the potential risks in this setting can lead to severe accidents and injuries. These include faulty equipment, inadequate training and support and slips on wet surfaces.
If you suffer any harm due to the negligence of the gym owner or an employee, you could be entitled to make a gym accident claim. You could receive compensation for your pain, suffering, and related financial expenses.
The solicitors we work with have completed accident claims for many victims of gym injuries. They have the skill and experience to prove gym owner negligence and its impact on your life to secure maximum gym accident compensation.
For a free case assessment, call 0800 470 0474 today or use our online claim form to request a call back.
By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by our partners. Find out how we handle your data in our privacy policy. With no win no fee you typically pay 25% of your compensation if your claim is successful, but the fee can vary. Termination fees may apply if you fail to co-operate with your solicitor.
You might be eligible to claim compensation if you suffered an accident in a gym due to someone else’s negligence. The easiest way to find out if you could make a claim is through a free consultation with a legal adviser. They will ask you a few questions about your accident to determine whether:
Your solicitor will be able to prove a duty of care by referring to the relevant legislation. Once liability is assessed, they will contact the other party and let them know you plan to claim gym injury compensation. Your solicitor will also help you gather all the evidence you need to support your case. You can read more about the proof you can use in the section below.
To make a successful compensation claim following a gym accident, you must prove that the gym operator or owner’s neglect caused your suffering. To prove liability, your solicitor will work to demonstrate that they breached their duty of care towards you by gathering supporting evidence.
You can help your solicitor by providing as much proof as possible. Things you can do to help with the claims process include:
Once they have gathered this evidence, your solicitor will build your gym injury claim against the defendant. They will then begin to negotiate your settlement with a constant aim to secure the highest gym injury compensation possible.
Some of the most common causes of injuries in gyms include accidents on cardio machines such as treadmills, cross-trainers and rowing machines, as well as complications with weight lifting.
Some injuries happen because the gym does not provide users with adequate training on machinery, whereas others occur because of defective equipment. The most common incidents that may entitle you to start a gym accident claim include:
It is your solicitor’s job to prove that the injuries suffered in your gym accident were the defendant’s fault. They will do this through compiling evidence and supporting documents to substantiate your claim. Whether you have suffered broken ribs, a back injury or tendon damage, your solicitor will ensure you receive the amount of compensation you deserve.
An accident at a gym could cause various injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Some of the most common ones seen in gym injury compensation claims include:
If you were injured in a gym due to someone else’s negligence, it is your legal right to make a personal injury claim. The type of injury you suffered following an accident will determine how much compensation you could receive.
There are no specific laws in place that focus on the safety requirements for gyms. However, the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 also applies to gyms and protects users from potential risks. Under this Act, the owner or occupier of the premises must take all reasonable measures to protect visitors from injury at the gym.
They should do the following to ensure they comply with the acceptable levels of safety and the risk of injury is minimised:
When it comes to claims related to equipment maintenance, you must show that the gym operator has failed to carry out routine inspections and maintenance tasks as required. Your solicitor will request a copy of the gym owner’s maintenance records to prove liability. They may also seek expert advice from an engineer to determine whether it is reasonable to assume that the owner did not fully carry out their legal duty.
If you can prove liability, you can start a gym accident compensation claim, regardless of the cause of your injuries.
Further to the legislation, UK gyms are expected to comply with the UKactive Code of Practice. This non-profit organisation promotes safe exercise and good health throughout the country. This code of practice details that gyms are obliged to comply with the laws laid out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Thus, they should:
If you were injured in a gym accident, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible. An experienced solicitor will assess your case and determine whether you have a valid personal injury claim. For a free consultation, do not hesitate to call 0800 470 0474 or use our online claim form to request a call back.
Gym employees are also able to claim compensation for an accident if there was a breach of duty. If your employer was responsible for your accident by acting negligently, they are liable for damages.
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 makes it a legal obligation for employers to protect the safety of employees. To do this, they must ensure that:
These are just some of the responsibilities your employer has to keep you safe at work. If they neglected them and you had an accident due to a breach of duty, you may be able to start a work accident claim.
Many gyms ask members to sign a waiver when they purchase a gym membership. However, this will not absolve them of the legal responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment. Waivers only protect gyms if you are injured in an accident because you did not use the equipment responsibly.
Under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, gyms are still liable for compensation if an accident occurs due to negligence. If you sustained an injury after signing a waiver, the easiest way to find out if you have a valid case is to seek legal advice. A specialist personal injury solicitor will be able to determine if the gym was negligent and help you claim compensation.
The compensation awarded to you will depend on how severe your injury is, how it affects your current life and how it may impact you in the future.
Your solicitor will have a wealth of experience in successfully processing gym injury claims. As such, they will be skilled in demonstrating the impact the gym owner’s negligence has caused you. To secure the highest settlement award possible, they will seek to highlight two types of damages:
General damages are awarded for the subjective losses caused by the accident, such as:
General damages are calculated based on historical cases and the guidelines offered by the Judicial College. You can refer to our injury compensation calculator to see how much you could receive if your claim is successful.
Special damages are awarded for the financial losses and expenses stemming from your accident, such as:
To find out if you have a valid personal injury claim, call 0800 470 0474 today for a free case assessment. This service is provided entirely free of charge, and you are under no obligation to proceed.
If you have been injured at a gym because of negligence, you have to keep in mind that there are strict time limits to start your claim. Under the Limitation Act 1980, you have three years to begin legal proceedings from the date of your accident. After this point, your case will be statute-barred, and the court will no longer accept it as valid.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
While three years may seem like a long time, we advise you to start the injury claims process as soon as possible. That will make it a lot easier to gather evidence and secure the maximum gym accident compensation possible.
If you have grounds to sue a gym, one of our personal injury lawyer partners will offer you a 100% no win no fee* service. That means you do not have to worry about paying them anything upfront. Furthermore, your solicitor only receives a success fee (up to 25%) if they secure the compensation you deserve. Otherwise, you do not pay them anything. This service is free of risks and takes all the financial worries out of the picture.
If you make a no win no fee claim, you do not have to worry about litigation costs either. Your solicitor will make sure you have After the Event (ATE) insurance, which covers all your expenses and disbursements if you lose the gym injury claim, such as:
Most importantly, the ATE policy will also cover all the costs incurred by the defendant, including their solicitor fees. Without the ATE policy, you would be liable for these costs if your claim is lost. You only pay the ATE premium if your case is successful, so you will never be out of pocket if you make a no win no fee gym injury claim.
If you want to make a gym injury compensation claim, having legal representation will maximise your chances of success. Furthermore, your solicitor will also know exactly how much your claim is worth. They will negotiate to secure the best compensation payout for your accident.
There are many benefits of using a lawyer to claim personal injury compensation. If they take on your claim, they will:
To find out if you have a valid case and how much compensation you may be entitled to, call 0800 470 0474 today to speak to a legal adviser. Alternatively, you can request a call back using the claim form below.