Accidents can happen at any time. Not all of them end up in serious injury, but when they do, they can turn out to be very expensive. When an accident is your own fault, there is little that can be done about it but learn from the experience, but some slip-and-fall accidents are not your fault at all.
From time to time, accidents, especially those of the slip and fall variety, are due to negligence. If proof of who was to blame can be obtained, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim with the express purpose of recovering medical expenses, lost earnings and compensation for pain and suffering.
These are Potential Fitness Center Dangers
The examples of dangers at a fitness center listed below are typical of many other fitness centers and health clubs. Generally, these do not create a slip-and-fall hazard as long as they are identified and resolved in time before an accident happens.
- Slippery floors or stairs, caused by insufficient grip on the surface;
- Leakages of liquids or other materials used to maintain equipment;
- Broken or faulty equipment, for example treadmills;
- Accumulations of rainwater, hail, sleet, snow or ice at the entrance to the center that should have been removed but haven’t been;
- Food or drink that has been brought into the exercise area and spilled on the ground;
- Mats, rugs or carpets that are torn or loose.
It May be Necessary to File a Fitness Center Personal Injury Claim
You can try asking a fitness center to pay back any bills you have incurred if you think the center’s staff or the manager was at fault, but it is more likely that you will recover any expenses if you file a personal injury lawsuit. One scenario that could justify a claim would be if you tripped and fell over a toolbox that had been left carelessly in the area normally reserved for activities.
The toolbox should have been removed or at least put somewhere it could not be a trip hazard. There must be proof that employees, or at least the manager, were aware of the danger, but did not do anything about it before the accident.
Do You Need an Attorney?
You are advised to find a personal injury attorney if faced with trying to recover what money you have lost due to an accident that was not your fault. Personal injury attorneys have acquired the knack of dealing with stubborn and uncooperative insurance companies and the clients they represent and protect.
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Snap Fitness, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
