Sports Injury Claims 

Football Injury Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Rough and tumble is part of any game of football.  When playing at any level, there is an acceptance that a player may get the odd ache or pain, bruise or bum.  However, when a football injury is more serious and inflicted either intentionally or recklessly, things change.

Late or malicious tackles can inflict significant injury with sometimes life changing consequences. Those who do suffer a significant football injury may look to the opposing player or his team for injury compensation.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a football 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 Football Injury Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

If you have suffered an injury whilst playing football, be it as a professional footballer or a Sunday League player, you could be entitled to claim sport injury compensation.

Whilst elements of risk are expected in sport, you could be entitled to make a sports injury claim if you suffered an injury that was someone else's fault.

Claims needn’t be limited to reckless tackles. The owners of sports facilities have a duty to provide a safe playing environment, so pitches should be free of hazards, such as chemicals or broken glass.

Footballing injury claims can be complex and not everyone who is injured whilst playing football will have a claim, so you’ll need to contact a legal team that understands this area. Irwin Mitchell has a team of specialist lawyers with experience of helping both professional and amateur players seek compensation for injuries sustained on the football pitch. As part of your football injury claim, we can recover damages for the injuries that you suffered as well as any loss of earnings that you may have experienced as a result of your injury.

The sooner you get in touch with us, the easier it is to investigate your claim. We may need to gather evidence from other players, referees and spectators.

We can offer you expert support and advice on your claim, and help you to secure the compensation that you deserve.

Proven Expertise In Football Injury Claims

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country when it comes to football injury claims.

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 football injury 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.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
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
David Bell Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Caroline Trinder London Other Legal Expert 0870 1500 100

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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