Slip and fall accidents may cause a variety of injuries, ranging from minor bruises, sprains or cuts to severe head/neck/spinal injuries, broken bones, facial or dental damage, uncontrolled bleeding etc. based on the severity of the accident, age/general health of the victim, location or injury and type of accident.
Most of us assume that such accidents are just unfortunate events but in fact when analyzed, most accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence.
Injuries can result in loss of wages, short or long-term medical expenses, pain and suffering. As a victim, you are entitled to file a compensation claim against those responsible for your injuries. This can be best done with the help of a French River personal injury lawyer.
Slip and Fall Accidents in the Gym
Pilates, fitness-centers, yoga classes, aerobics, dancerise, etc are some of the modern life-style trends. We visit gyms and other sports facilities in order to improve our health. As our experienced French River slip and fall accident lawyers can advise, the owners of such facilities have a duty of care to ensure that all visitors are safe. Any negligence on their part can result in an accident or mishap, which endangers the safety and security of visitors.
Typical slip and fall accidents in gyms are caused by:
- Wet/slippery floors
- Damaged/broken/missing tiles
- Broken/damaged equipment
- Obstructions/debris
- Improperly secured electrical wires
- Worn/torn/bulging carpet
A free consultation injury lawyer can evaluate your case and assist you with filing a compensation claim.
Challenges in Compensation Claims
Most people are required to sign a waiver in their contract with the gym, absolving the gym-owner/company of any liability. Find a personal injury lawyer with experience in handling such cases for best result. They would be able to advise you that Ontario courts approach such “waivers” with caution and many of them are not enforceable in a court of law.
Filing a personal injury claim with the help of an top-rated accident lawyer would help victims to receive compensation for loss of income, medical/rehabilitation expenses and also the pain and suffering endured as a result of an accident suffered in a gym.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
