Sports Injury
Partaking in sports and other physical exercise is a great way to get fit and stay healthy. Typically, sport involves running and playing a particular game with other people and while some of these are non-contact sports there are some activities which do involve contact with other people. Injuries can happen and when we take part in such activities we have to accept some level of liability and accept that injuries can happen.
However, a sports injury that has been caused by another person and where negligence or intent can be proven may be a strong case for claiming sports injury compensation. Injuries aren’t necessarily caused by other people and they can sometimes surface as a result of poorly maintained playing surfaces, poor quality equipment, or simply through our own failings. In some cases, though typically not the latter, it is possible to file a claim for compensation.
If you play football or rugby and are tackled by a player from the opposition then it will be questionable as to whether you are able to successfully claim. If the tackle was deemed a legal and fair one then you will not be entitled to claim. Similarly, if the injury was of your own doing then you will not have a case either. However there are instances when you are able to make a claim.
Whether you play for a school or work team, play on private property or on council owned or public property you can expect that playing surfaces are maintained to a suitable standard. If you suffer a sports injury as a result of a poorly maintained playing surface or if you the equipment you are provided with does not meet certain standards and you suffer a sports injury as a result of this then you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.
If you have suffered a sports injury and are considering making a claim against another party then call Mayiclaim on 0800 756 7774 or complete our claim form. A qualified and experienced personal injury solicitor will call you back to discuss your case and further determine whether you are entitled to compensation