Making a Sports Injury Claim
We all know that playing sport can be a risky business. Depending on the nature of the sport, injuries can occur at any time and are often non-preventable. Therefore anybody participating will be naturally aware of the risks involved in game play. Nonetheless, in some cases an injury may occur that was not part of normal play. Under these circumstances it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The way to distinguish between injuries sustained in normal play or out of misconduct is to see whether there was any particular maliciousness or recklessness involved. Simple carelessness or error in judgement will not be sufficient to make rise for a claim.
Some typical examples of injuries are:
Playing on surface that is badly maintained
Unsafe facilities or equipment
Malicious or violent conduct by competitors
Failure in supervising or instruction giving
These are some of the types of accidents that would not be considered to be part of the normal, reasonable conduct that a player would consent to and could give rise to a valid compensation claim.
Some sports injuries can be so serious that the victim may end up loosing out financially in addition to suffering the pain of the injury. Therefore if you find yourself in this situation, it is strongly advisable that you seek the assistance of a solicitor that will be able to assess your case and advise you on how to proceed.
Spectator Sports Injury Claims
Most people go to watch a game expecting to have an enjoyable time. They never expect to be at any risk from obtaining an injury. This is due to the fact that it is commonly expected that those in charge of organizing the event ensure that the premises are in line with health and safety standards. The spectators are expected to be watching in a suitable place, away from harms way.
Accidents to sports spectators normally occur when the shelter provided is faulty or in inadequate condition. Any barriers or railings might not be secured properly and there may be lack of appropriate lighting. These are some of the basic safety measures that should be adhered to, and a failure of these can lead to spectators suffering injuries as a result.
Making a Claim
If you become injured following a sporting activity, the first thing you should do is seek medical help. This is essential for a number of reasons. Firstly, the seriousness of your injury will be determined and you will be able to seek appropriate treatment. Secondly, the medical records will help your case if you decide later on to make a claim.
It will also help your case if you collect as much information as possible. This would involve reporting the accident to to any member of staff around at the time, collecting names and addresses of any witnesses around at the time of the incident, and any photographs if possible.
If you have suffered a sports injury and would like us to help you, our solicitors will be able to assess your case and advise you on your next steps.
Author: Ayesha Salim is a law graduate who works fulltime with the UK Lawyers Network researching and writing about legal topics
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