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Our expert accidents in gyms lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Almost 4.5 million adults in the UK have gym memberships and whilst the gym is a great place to get fit, it can also be a potentially dangerous place. It is the responsibility of those who manage gyms and leisure centres to minimise the potential for gym injuries, following stringent health and safety standards. When that protection is missing or flawed, an accident can occur, sometimes leading to serious injury.

Those who manage gyms and leisure centres have a duty to protect our health and safety. When that protection is missing or flawed, the results of an accident in a gym can be devastating, including serious injury and death.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your gym injury compensation claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a gym or leisure centre injury, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Gym And Leisure Centre Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

If you have been injured as a result of an accident that occurred within a gym or health centre, you may be able to make a claim.

You could be entitled to make a gym injury compensation claim if you have been injured as a result of broken equipment such as faulty or defective rowing machines or weight machines. Claims may also be made if you were injured as a result of inappropriate instruction, lack of training, a slip or trip or any other form of accident that was not your fault.

Our specialist lawyers have been involved in many gym injury compensation claims as a result of accidents occurring within gyms and leisure centres.

Proven Expertise In Leisure Claims

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in sports centre accident claims.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.


The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.

* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.

** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.

All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.



Man Receives Compensation Following Accident At Gym

Irwin Mitchell's occupier’s liability team have successfully recovered compensation for a man injured when he was struck by a piece of falling equipment in a Virgin Active gym. 

Our client was attending the gym when the bolts securing a machine being used by another gym member came loose.  As a result, the machine toppled over and struck our client, causing him to sustain injury.
 
The man suffered soft tissue injuries to his right shoulder, back and right leg.  As a result, he suffered pain for a significant amount of time and required assistance with activities of daily living for several weeks.  He was off work for three months and has subsequently been diagnosed with a psychological disorder arising from the accident, for which he is receiving therapy.

Claire Newstead of our Leeds office helped the man claim several thousand pounds after arguing that Virgin Active had failed in their duty to ensure the safety of our client whilst he was using the gym.  An adequate inspection should have been carried out to ensure that all equipment was in working order and to remedy any potential hazards in good time.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
Andrew Darke Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sion Kingston Leeds Partner 0113 220 6210
Fran Mayes Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0112
David Urpeth Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sarah Brumpton Leeds Associate 0113 394 6777
Andre Grayson Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Rebecca Hearsey Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
David Bell Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Maria Walker Manchester Other Legal Expert 0161 838 3050

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

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