Other Accident & Injury Claims 

Sports Injury Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

When we take part in sporting activity, most of us accept that there is a risk of sporting injury. There are however times when sports injuries occur through no fault of our own. Depending upon the severity of your sporting injury, it could put you out of action for a time or may even force you to give up the sport you love for good.

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

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

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Sport Injury Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

Although sport is generally good for our health, there’s always an element of risk involved. But while we all accept that we may injure ourselves from time to time if we overdo it or take a tumble, there are times when sports injuries occur through no fault of our own.

If you’ve been injured in a sporting accident that could easily have been prevented, we know how aggrieved you’ll be feeling about it and naturally, you’ll want to find out where the responsibility lies and to make a claim for compensation.

Needless to say, the law surrounding sports injuries is complex.  Not everyone can pursue a claim and in-depth knowledge is needed on the part of your lawyer - Irwin Mitchell’s specialist solicitors have just that wealth of experience in dealing with sports injury claims.

Proven Expertise In Sport Injury 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 sport injury claims.

Take a look at some of the typical cases we deal with:

  • Football: From Sunday League to Premier League, we’ve acted on behalf of players who fell prey to pitch hazards, reckless tackles and more.
  • Motorsport: We recovered maximum compensation for a rider injured due to a defective track design.
  • Adventure training: We’ve represented a number of people who were injured during adventure training with organisations such as the Army Cadet Force.
  • Gym accidents: We’ve won compensation for people who have suffered workout injuries because of inadequate training or defective equipment.

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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