Making a Serious Injury Claim for a Sporting Accident

Everyday thousands of people enjoy themselves by participating in sporting activities of their choice. In the long run participating in different sports has its physical and psychological benefits. However, we take part in different sports knowing that we are at risk of an injury. Emergency centres of various hospitals tend to all kinds of sports injuries on a regular basis and if you were injured whilst playing your favourite sport you might not be able to make a serious injury claim for your injuries. On the other hand if you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligent behaviour then you are eligible for compensation.   

What will a Sports Injury Claim Cover?

Any compensation you receive as a result of your serious injury claim will be intended to make up for the pain and suffering that you had to bear. Pain is difficult to quantify but you will be able to cover your financial losses as result of your injury. These may include:-

-          The financial loss from the time spent away from work.

-          All medical and recovery charges.

-          Damage or loss of equipment (if any).

-          Various transportation charges.

What is considered as negligent behaviour in a sporting accident?

Any of the following may be considered as negligent behaviour:-

-          Badly maintained equipment.

-          Unsafe Playing surface/environment.

-          Negligent training methods from coach (you weren’t given sufficient training or were pushed too far)

-          Illegal actions of another player.

For more information regarding making a Serious Injury Claim for a sports injury, you are more than welcome to get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.