Sports Injury Claim

More and more of us are being encouraged to take up sporting activities as a result of government campaigning to promote a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately however, an increase in sports participation has also led to a rise in the number of sports injury claims being made as a result of sports-related injuries.

Whilst we all accept that sporting activities carry an element of risk, we should also expect to be able to enjoy our chosen sport or exercise in a safe environment, with organisers and facilities providers having a duty of care to their customers or players.

If you have been injured as a result of any physical activities, you could be in a position to make a sports injury claim to compensate you for your injuries and the resulting inconvenience and potentially lost earnings.

Irwin Mitchell has made sports injury claims for a wide variety of clients, from professional sportsmen and women to amateur players and casual gym users, who have suffered as a result of an injury resulting from physical activities and you can also benefit from their expert advice on your own sports injury claim.

Because of the acknowledged and accepted risk elements surrounding sporting activities, there are a number of complexities and not everybody can make a sports injury claim. That’s why Irwin Mitchell has a dedicated team of sports injury claim experts to discuss your claim.

When can I make a sports injury claim?

Making a successful sports claim will depend on whether you can prove negligence on the part of a third party. This could be a sports facilities owner, gymnasium or even an opposition player or competitor.

Sports injury claims can be made in relation to almost any physical activity where negligence can be proved. Irwin Mitchell’s previous experiences with sports injury claims include the following:

• Footballing injuries.

  Irwin Mitchell has made successful sports injury claims for a number of football clients, ranging from full-time professionals to Sunday League amateurs, in relation to injuries sustained during games.

• Motorsport.

  Whilst motorsport is generally considered by many to be a high-risk sport, precautions can still be taken to ensure that all participants can enjoy the thrill of the full range of motorsports in a safe environment.

  As part of a previous sports injury claim, Irwin Mitchell successfully recovered compensation on behalf of a rider injured due to the defective design of a motocross track.

• Skiing and winter sports injury claims.

  If you have been injured in a skiing, snowboarding or any other winter sports-related accident, you could be entitled to make a sports injury claim. This not only applies to those people injured on a winter sports holiday but also to those who have suffered a sports injury on a facility, such as a ski slope of ice skating rink.

• Accidents in Gyms

  With more and more of us now looking to get fit and improve our lifestyle by using local gymnasiums, safety is an increasing priority. As a gym user, you expect the equipment and environment around you to be safe, with fully trained staff on hand to assist you.

  If you have suffered an injury in a gymnasium and you don’t feel that these expectations were met, you could be able to make a sports injury claim.

To make a sports injury claim, download a sports injury claim form today. Irwin Mitchell’s expert solicitors will offer you a free consultation to assess your case and, where appropriate, will ensure that you get the best possible settlement for your sports injury claim.