Gym Accident Lawyers

Gym Accident Lawyers

Many people go to the gym to start living a healthier life. But, just a simple wrong move or a faulty machine could change your life forever. In the event that you or a loved one have been involved in a gym accident, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. Both California and Nevada law allow those who have been injured to file a lawsuit and hold the responsible party accountable. 

But, it could get very tricky determining who a responsible party is in a gym, especially if it is a gym that you signed up for and were injured while you were engaging in such activity. To determine if there are any negligent parties in your gym accident lawsuit, contact our experienced attorneys today to discuss your potential case. 

Each gym accident case is different, and so many people may think that they do not even have the right to file a lawsuit when in fact there is a negligent party that could be held responsible. 

What If I Was Also Responsible for My Gym Accident Injuries?

This is a very common question we receive from gym accident Injury victims. The good news is that California and Nevada offer separate laws in place that still allow you to get compensated in the event you are partially responsible for your injuries.

In California, you could still get compensated. but, this compensation is deducted by the percentage of fault. In Nevada, you also could get compensated, but if your liability is more than 50%, you may not be able to receive any compensation from the responsible party.

Gym Accident Lawsuit Compensation Examples

The different types of compensation you receive depend on the circumstances of the gym accident, the responsible parties, and the severity of your injuries. But, some of the most common compensation types include:

• Past lost wages: this includes the time spent out of work while treating your gym accident injuries
• Future lost wages: this refers to the future wages the injured party missed out on because they will be taking time off work to heal from their injuries
• Hospital stays
• Medication
• Physical rehabilitation

Gym Accident Wrongful Death

If the injured passed away from their injuries, then a wrongful-death claim could be filed by the decedent’s family members. Wrongful death claims could recover different types of compensation, including funeral expenses, and loss of income with the effect that the loss had on the family.

Common Causes of Gym Injuries

There are several different types of ways gym injuries could be caused. Oftentimes, many who have been injured at the gym do not even know that they have a claim for compensation against the at fault party. Instances of gym accident injuries include:

• Defective gym equipment
• Negligently repaired gym equipment
• Unsafe gym netting
• Weight lifting injuries
• Exercise ball injuries
• Slip and fall injuries
• Gym trainer negligence
• Gym employee negligence
• Lack of supervision
• Lack of instruction
• Slippery floors

What Do I Prove in a Gym Accident Lawsuit?

The below four factors are essential in proving negligence against the responsible party in a gym accident lawsuit.

• The gym and / or the gym employee had a duty to the plaintiff to act in a reasonably safe manner
• The gym and / or the gym employee breached their duty when they failed to act in a reasonably safe manner
• Because the gym and / or the gym employee breached their duty, the plaintiff suffered injuries
• The plaintiff now has damages as a result of their injuries

Products Defects and Gym Injuries

Oftentimes, the negligent party may not be the gym nor the gym employee, but instead the product manufacturer. For example, if you have been injured on a defective treadmill, or a defective bicycle, you may have a claim for product liability against the product manufacturer and the product retailer.

Product liability lawsuits are completely different than negligence lawsuits. It takes an experienced product liability lawyer to make sure that each product defect element in the suit is strong to recover compensation for. 

Common Gym Injuries

• Head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Back injuries
• Face injuries
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Dismemberment

Who Can You Sue for a Gym Accident in Nevada or California?

There are a variety of parties that could be held liable for your gym accident injuries. To better determine which party is at fault, contact our top-rated gym accident injury attorneys today. The different parties include:

• The gym trainer
• The gym owner
• The gym operator
• Another Gym member
• The gym facility
• The land owner
• the property manager
• The personal trainer (maybe an independent contractor)
• The manufacturer of the gym equipment
• The gym employee
• maintenance company
• contractors

Premises Liability in Gym Accidents

Another legal theory that you can use to hold the at fault party liable for your gym accidents are premises liability claims. Premises liability is highlighted under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1714 (a), which requires that all property owners maintain a reasonably safe premise.

This means that gym operators are required to run their gym in a reasonably safe manner, and to prevent any potential injuries. This means that the gym could be solely responsible for any injuries that have been caused due to their negligence on their premises.

How Could I Sue a Gym for My Gym Accident Injuries?

There are several ways that owners and operators of gyms could be held liable for their negligence. The most common examples include:

• Failing to provide a safe workout environment
• Failing to train their gym employees
• Hiring unqualified employees
• Failing to monitor the gym floor
• Failing to adequately clean gym equipment
• Failing to hire enough supervising staff

When Should I File My Gym Accident Lawsuit in California?

Each state has a different statute of limitations for any injuries suffered. This strict time limitation differs depending on the circumstances of the accident. You must file a claim within this time limitation, or you will lose the right to file a claim and seek compensation. Under California law, you have two years to file a lawsuit for any gym injuries you have sustained in a gym accident.

But, regardless of the statute of limitations, we recommend that you contact our attorneys as soon as you have been involved in an incident so we can better organize and put together the best legal strategies to take for you.