Sports Injury Compensation

Playing a sport or exercising regularly is a big benefit to an individual’s health which is why we are all encouraged to partake in some form. However each year there are thousands of people who suffer injuries through sporting accidents. Some physical sports are more injury prone than others, but if you have suffered an injury through sport that wasn’t actually sustained just by you partaking but through the negligence or acts of someone else you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

Here are some examples:

• Injuring yourself using gym equipment at a health club that you have not been shown how to use
• Injuring yourself using faulty equipment
• Suffering an injury through a personal trainer pushing you too hard
• Ski accident caused through being allowed on a run that is too advanced
• Injuries caused through reckless tackles on the pitch

Anyone suffering a sport related injury should be able to claim compensation if someone else is to blame for the incident. It doesn’t matter whether they were taking part on a professional, amateur or a recreational basis, a claim can be made if the contact is reckless and dangerous, or beyond the usual range expected in that sport. Anyone that provides sports equipment for people to use need to ensure the equipment is checked and maintained on a regular basis. Failure to do this can put users at risk and they may be liable if an accident occurs.

There are many situations in which a sports injury can happen:

• PE class at school or college
• Exercise class
• Working out at a gym or health club
• Outdoor pursuits such as horse riding, rock climbing etc
• Motor sports
• Water sport activities

If you have suffered an injury through a sport related accident you may be able to claim compensation.

Call us today and we can advise you. Tel 0844 704 1945 or complete the enquiry form and we will call you back to discuss.