The pursuit of physical fitness should be a rewarding and safe experience, but unfortunately, accidents can occur due to a variety of factors within gym environments. If you’ve recently sustained an injury in a gym due to no fault of your own, you’re most likely wondering whether you will qualify for financial compensation in a personal injury claim. Please continue reading and contact a seasoned New York City personal injury lawyer from the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny to learn more about gym accidents and how we can help if you’re injured in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the most common causes of gym injuries?
Gym injuries can occur in a wide range of circumstances, but often, the person who sustained the injury is not the person to blame. Some of the most common causes of gym injuries that we’ve seen over the years are as follows:
- Inadequate supervision or guidance from trainers
- Slip and fall accidents due to wet floors or equipment
- Falling objects from improperly stored or secured equipment
- Inadequate maintenance of gym equipment
- Malfunctioning exercise machines
- Overexertion or improper weightlifting techniques
- Accidents during group exercise classes
- Lack of proper warm-up and cool-down procedures
- Insufficient instruction on proper form and technique
- Inadequate signage or warnings about potential hazards
- Negligent behavior of other gym members
- Collisions or accidents in crowded areas
- Failure to provide proper safety equipment
- Inadequate ventilation
- Infections or diseases due to unsanitary conditions
- Loose mats or cables
- Gym equipment maladjustments or malfunctions
- Injuries caused by falling weights or equipment
What should I do if I sustain an injury in a gym?
If you are hurt in a gym, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. If you’re critically injured, you should call 911. You should also ask witnesses for their contact information so they may corroborate your claim at a later date. If possible, you should try and take pictures or videos of the dangerous gym conditions that caused your injury. Ensure you keep copies of all medical documentation pertaining to your injuries, and, once you’re in stable condition, you should contact a seasoned personal injury lawyer. As long as we can satisfy the burden of proof, meaning we can prove you were injured due to another party’s negligence, you should recover the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled.
CONTACT OUR EXPERIENCED NEW YORK CITY FIRM
Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the advice you need and the personalized attention you deserve. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence, call 866-886-0892 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a New York City personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to financial compensation, which can help you on your road to recovery.
