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Leisure Club & Gym Accidents

July 17, 2012 / No Comments / Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents

For many people the gym is a great place to escape for an hour or two, allowing them to get away from the stresses of day to day life and focus on their fitness goals. However, even in a place you may visit regularly, it is easy to forget how dangerous the gym environment can be.

Most modern gyms have strict safety procedures, and offer an intensive induction scheme, putting their members health and safety as a top priority at all times.  Unfortunately, there are some gyms and leisure clubs that do not have the same high standards, and actually put their customers at risk of personal injury.

Specialist Gym Accident Compensation Claim Solicitors

If a gym or leisure club fails to take the time to explain to you how to use equipment properly, or fails to maintain gym equipment, there is a good chance that an accident could occur.  If this happens the gym will very likely be at fault for failing in their duty of care, and you will be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

From Defective Equipment to Slip and Trip Claims

Other common accidents that can occur in gyms or leisure centres  are slips and falls on wet and uneven surfaces that have been left without a warning in place.  It is the gyms responsibility to warn members of any potential dangers.  If they fail to do so and you are hurt, you will very likely be able to make a claim.

If you have had a gym accident as a result of dangerous conditions or lack of training , there is a good chance that you can make a claim  for compensation.   Whether you suffered relatively minor injuries, or major injuries such as broken bones or a back injury, you deserve the best in medical, financial and legal advice to help you recover as quickly as possible.

Pinto Potts has helped thousands of Clients to ‘Put Things Right’

If you have been injured at a gym or leisure centre, the first priority is to seek medical attention immediately. To ensure you have the best chance of obtaining proper compensation, it is important that you note the names  of any witnesses, details of any staff on duty and if possible take pictures of any equipment defects, wet floors etc  Any evidence of this kind will be bery helpful when it comes to making a claim.

The next step, if you have had a leisure centre or gym accident, is to call Pinto Potts Solicitors on 0800 316 4434 or fill in our handy online form  for expert legal advice.  We will provide you with an assessment of your case free of charge.  Our personal injury specialist solicitors are highly regarded and successful when it comes to making claims against gyms and leisure clubs.  We will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases, you will receive 100% of your compensation.

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