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Leisure Centre Accident Claims Specialists
Learn how our solicitors could help you through the lesiure centre accident claims process.
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Leisure Centre Accident Claims Specialists
Learn how our solicitors could help you through the leisure centre accident claims process.
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Leisure Centre Accident Claims Explained | Eligibility & Payouts
Leisure centres offer a wide range of activities and services. If operators fail to take the necessary health and safety precautions, allow faulty equipment to be used, or fail to provide proper instruction or supervision, visitors could be hurt.
Our solicitors here at JFLAW know how stressful it can be to face the claiming process alone when you should be focusing on your recovery. That’s why we are here to help you. They can ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, as well as organising any rehabilitation you may need for your injuries.
Key Takeaways
- Leisure centre accidents could affect customers, staff, and others on their premises.
- Visitors should be provided with any necessary information and training, such as the safe use of gym equipment during inductions, swimming pool rules, etc.
- Operators should conduct regular inspections of facilities and perform maintenance as necessary.
- Leisure centres may ask you to file a waiver; however, this may not prevent you from claiming compensation.
- One of our solicitors could help you to make a public liability claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
Our personal injury solicitors can help with a range of different public liability claims and are ready to assess your case.
- Call 0151 375 9916 to talk to an advisor.
- Contact us online now.
How To Make Leisure Centre Accident Claims
To make leisure centre accident claims, you need to show that you were injured due to the negligent actions or inactions of the leisure centre.
Any party in control of a public space (an occupier), such as a leisure centre, have a duty of care to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors. This duty of care is set out in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. If they fail to meet their duty of care, you may be entitled to compensation for any injuries sustained.
Leisure centre injury claims must meet these 3 criteria:
- The leisure centre owed you a duty of care.
- This duty was breached, such as by providing known defective gym equipment.
- The breach caused you to suffer an injury.
To see if you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim, you can contact our advisors.
What Activities Might Take Place In A Leisure Centre?
Leisure centres may offer a diverse range of activities, including sports and fitness activities, children’s clubs, and group classes.
Activities which might take place in a leisure centre include:
- Water-based activities, such as general swimming, individual or group swimming lessons, and aqua aerobic classes.
- Group fitness classes, including circuits, HIIT, Zumba, dance, spin, yoga, and pilates.
- Personal training, provided by qualified instructors.
- Gym facilities, including resistance machines, free weights, and cardio machines.
- Rowing and cycling sessions, provided by qualified instructors on specialist facilities.
- Children’s activities, such as junior sports clubs, holiday activities, and others.
Leisure centres may also provide activities in sports halls, such as indoor football, basketball, tennis and badminton, as well as combat sport classes. In addition, they may have spa facilities, such as saunas and steam rooms.
Leisure centre operators must ensure that all activities, equipment, and facilities provided are carried out in a reasonably safe manner. If you have been harmed in an accident at a leisure centre, please contact an advisor to see whether you may be eligible for compensation.
What Leisure Centre Accidents Might Occur?
Leisure centre accidents may include slips, trips and falls, injuries caused by defective equipment or facilities, and those due to a lack of instruction or supervision. Below, we look at examples of how different leisure centre accidents may occur.
Slip, Trips And Falls
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common types of accidents in public places. In leisure centres, they may be caused by the failure to maintain and repair the flooring. A known hazard, such as a broken floor, if not repaired or cordoned off, could cause a user to trip and fall, resulting in an ankle injury.
Injured By Gym Equipment
Gym users could be injured by faulty or defective equipment if the leisure centre fails to carry out regular inspections, maintenance, and risk assessments. Poor maintenance of a cable machine results in the machine arm collapsing and the user sustaining a back injury.
Accidents In A Swimming Pool
Accidents, such as trips and falls on broken tiles, could occur in swimming pools and associated facilities if appropriate maintenance is not carried out. For example, a leisure centre fails to inspect a diving board for disrepair regularly. The board collapses when a swimmer uses it, causing them serious injuries to their spine.
Sports Hall Accidents
Sports hall accidents could be caused by failure to repair broken flooring, improper instruction during group activities, or facilities in hazardous or poor condition. For example, poor instruction during a group exercise class leads a participant to perform resistance exercises incorrectly, suffering a shoulder injury.
Injured In A Changing Room
Users could be injured in a changing room where facilities are not well-maintained. For example, a guest sits down on a bench whilst changing. The bench is known to be damaged and has not been repaired. It gives way under the user, causing them a serious pelvic injury.
Spa, Sauna Or Steam Room Injuries
Spa, sauna, or steam room injuries may result from contact with hot pipes, water, or steam, or from damaged facilities. For example, poor hygiene and the failure to properly clean facilities could lead to a user getting a skin infection.
Play Area Or Soft Play Accidents
Soft play and play area accidents and injuries could be caused by broken or damaged play equipment, unhygienic conditions, or spills which have not been cleaned up. Exposed sharp edges may injure a child on play equipment where the padding has come away and was not noticed due to a lack of regular risk assessments.
Accidents In A Car Park Or External Pathways
Accidents at leisure centres in car parks and on external pathways can be caused by disrepair or poor lighting. A pedestrian in the car park trips over a pothole that was neither signposted nor repaired in a timely manner, despite the leisure centre being aware of the defect. They suffer a twisted ankle.
Check if you could make a leisure centre accident compensation claim by contacting a member of our team.
Examples Of Common Injuries In Leisure Centre Accidents
Examples of common injuries in leisure centre accidents could include broken and fractured bones, head and brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, and infections.
Potential types of injury:
- Broken and fractured bones.
- Soft tissue injuries, including strains, sprains and dislocations.
- Brain injuries, concussion, and other head trauma.
- Neck injuries.
- Spinal or back injuries.
- Partial or complete paralysis.
- Infections and illnesses.
These injuries could be caused by accidents such as trips and falls, poor hygiene, or disrepair. Please contact us to learn more about when leisure centre accident claims could be made.
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What Compensation Can I Get For An Accident In A Leisure Centre?
You could get compensation for your pain and suffering as well as financial losses caused by your injuries following an accident in a leisure centre.
General damages cover your physical and/or psychological injuries and their impact on you, whilst special damages cover the financial losses caused by your injuries.
Legal professionals may refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) when valuing compensation for your injuries. This document contains differing guideline brackets of compensation for a variety of injuries. Our table presents examples from this publication, with the exception of the first row. Please only use this table for guidance, as the amount of compensation you could receive will depend on your specific case.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries and special damages | Severe | The claimant suffered multiple serious injuries as well as financial losses which may cover lost earnings, medical expenses, and travel costs. | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Brain Damage | Very severe. | The person requires full-time nursing care, has double incontinence, and has lost language function. | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Paralysis | Paraplegia. | Presence of pain, degree of independence, and life expectancy can all impact compensation. | £267,340 to £346,890 |
| Back injuries. | Severe (i). | The most serious injuries can involve spinal cord and nerve root damage. | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| Neck injuries. | Severe (ii). | Damage to the cervical spinal discs or serious fractures. | £80,240 to £159,770 |
| Ankle injuries. | Severe. | Those necessitating an extensive period of medical treatment. | £38,210 to £61,090 |
| Achilles tendon injuries. | Most serious. | Both the peroneus longus and tendon are severed. | Around £46,900 |
| Elbow injuries. | Less severe injuries. | Injuries which impair elbow function, but which do not require major surgery. | £19,100 to £39,070 |
| Shoulder injuries. | Serious. | A dislocated shoulder with damage to the (lower) brachial plexus. | £15,580 to £23,430 |
If you have any questions about how personal injury compensation is calculated, you can contact our advisors.
Special Damages In Leisure Centre Accident Claims
Special damages in leisure centre accident claims could cover out-of-pocket expenses caused by your injuries.
Examples include:
- Private medical treatment costs, such as surgery, medication, and consultations.
- Lost earnings, both current and future, including workplace benefits and overtime entitlement, due to taking time off work.
- Care costs, covering both professional and gratuitous care.
- Adaptations to a home and/or vehicle to cope with your injuries.
To be able to claim special damages, you will need evidence of these financial losses. This could include bank statements, your payslips and invoices.
Contact our advisors today to see whether you may be eligible to claim compensation for your leisure centre injuries and subsequent financial losses.
What Will I Need To Make A Claim For Leisure Centre Compensation?
To make a claim for leisure centre compensation, you will need to collect evidence, such as medical records, accident reports, and the details of any witnesses. This evidence must show what injuries you suffered and who was at fault.
Following a leisure centre accident, you could take these steps to support your claim:
- Seek medical care. Seeking medical treatment may mean visiting an urgent care centre, A&E department, or visiting your GP. Doing so ensures your injuries are treated and creates a record of them that could be used as evidence in your claim.
- Report the accident. The leisure centre should have an accident report book in which any incidents are recorded. You should report the accident as soon as possible and request a copy of this log.
- Gather evidence. As soon as it is safe and practical, you can collect evidence. This could include video or photographs of the accident scene and of any visible injuries. You can also collect copies of your medical records, copies of the accident report log, and details of anyone who saw the accident happen.
- Keep an injury diary. You can keep an ongoing record of how your injuries have affected you, what medical appointments you’ve had to attend, and what treatment you received. You can also record any financial losses, such as lost income, you incurred as a result of your injuries.
- Talk to a personal injury solicitor. Getting legal advice from a specialist solicitor could ensure your case is in the best hands.
Additionally, you will have 3 years to claim against a leisure centre for an injury starting from the date the accident took place. This time limit is set by the Limitation Act 1980. There are exceptions to this time limit, and you can learn more about them in our dedicated limitation period guide.
Talk to an advisor today to learn more about the leisure centre accident claims process and how one of our solicitors could help you.
No Win No Fee Leisure Centre Accident Claims With JF Law
With JF Law, you could make a leisure centre accident claim on a No Win No Fee basis with one of our expert solicitors. To date, our solicitors have already helped people to claim over £80 million in compensation. If your case meets the eligibility criteria, one of our solicitors could offer their services to you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). The benefits of using a CFA include:
- Not being charged an upfront service fee prior to the start of your claim.
- No solicitor service fees during the claims process.
- Nothing to pay for your solicitor’s completed services if the claim fails.
Your solicitor will deduct a percentage of your compensation if your leisure centre accident claim is successful. This is referred to as a success fee, and the percentage is legally capped, ensuring that you retain the bulk of your compensation.
If you choose to work with one of our solicitors, they could provide services such as:
- A free, no-obligation assessment of your case and individually tailored advice.
- An explanation of the leisure centre accident claims process.
- Help accessing a range of services, such as physiotherapy, counselling and other rehabilitation services.
- Help collecting evidence, such as your medical records, accident reports, and financial records.
- Ensuring that you are kept up to date about your claims progress.
Contact Our Solicitors To Begin A Claim
You can contact our advisors with any questions about leisure centre accident claims, or to see whether one of our solicitors could help you.
- Call on 0151 375 9916.
- Use our ‘contact us’ page.
More Information
More information about public liability and personal injury claims can be found below:
- Learn more about gym accident claims.
- Find out about council and local authority accident claims.
- Check how to claim if you slipped on a wet floor.
References:
- View NHS first aid information.
- Find more information on Statutory Sick Pay from GOV.UK
- See Health and Safety Executive guidance on swimming pool management.
Learn more about leisure centre accident claims by speaking to a member of our team.
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