Sports Related Injury

As we know, physical sports always have a level of risk involved and it is not uncommon to receive a knock or injury during a game. However if an injury occurs due to an accident that was not part of normal play, you may be able to make a claim for injury compensation.

A sports injury can occur on any level from playing professionally to recreationally and you can make a valid claim for compensation if someone else is to blame for the accident.

To be able to make a valid claim for compensation due to receiving a sports injury, there has to be negligence on the part of someone else. This can include:

• A defective, unsafe or poorly maintained facility or equipment
• A defective, unsafe or poorly maintained playing surface, i.e. the pitch
• Malicious or violent behaviour from another player
• Inadequate training or supervision

There are various ways in which you can suffer a sports related injury:

• Team sports
• Fitness clubs and gyms
• Exercise classes
• Motor sports
• Physical education in schools
• Winter sports, i.e. skiing, ice skating
• Outdoor pursuits, i.e. climbing, horse riding
• Swimming and watersports
• Motivational and team building exercises
• Military training
• Athletics

If you have suffered an injury as a result of a sports related accident, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will advise you. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.