Other Accident & Injury Claims 

Accidents In Gyms 

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, 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.



Injury Compensation for Man after Gym Accident

A man has received £9,375 compensation after he was injured in an accident at a gym.

Our client visited the gym in February 2005. As a member, he had been given a programme of exercises to do while supervised by his personal trainer. Unfortunately, as he was performing one particular exercise, his foot came off the safety mat causing the mat to flip up and strike him on the back of the left heel.

As a result our client suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon requiring surgery.

The gym initially denied that they were at fault, but the claim was successfully settled by Helen Price of Irwin Mitchell's specialist Accidents in Public Places team, without having to go to trial.

She said, "This was a difficult case where liability was denied throughout by the gym.

"More and more accidents are occurring in gyms due to inadequate supervision by trainers or where incorrect or insufficient training is given to members on how to use the equipment correctly."

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.



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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