A common misconception is that signing a membership waiver removes any right to claim. It doesn't, businesses can't exclude liability for injuries caused by their own negligence, whatever a waiver says. What matters is whether the facility, equipment or supervision fell short of what a reasonably run gym or leisure centre should provide.
We handle claims across the full range of leisure facilities, from a faulty weight machine to a poorly supervised swimming pool.
What kinds of gym and leisure centre claim do we handle?
Faulty or poorly maintained gym equipment
Including machines left in service after a fault was reported.
Inadequate induction or instruction
Particularly for unfamiliar equipment.
Swimming pool accidents
Including inadequate supervision or poor pool-side maintenance.
Slips on wet changing room or pool-side floors
Where matting, drainage or cleaning schedules fell short.
Injuries during supervised classes
Where instruction or supervision fell short.
Trampoline parks
Injuries through poorly maintained equipment or inadequate risk assessments.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial responsibility reduces compensation proportionally rather than removing the claim. Taking part in a class or using equipment doesn't mean accepting a facility's negligence.
What you could receive
Gym and leisure centre claims cover general damages for the injury and its effect on your life, and special damages for financial losses, including lost earnings and treatment costs.
We'll talk you through what's realistic for your situation once we've reviewed the details. We won't overpromise, and we won't quote a figure before we've properly understood your case.