{"id":2756,"date":"2017-02-28T19:49:12","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T19:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/?p=2756"},"modified":"2017-02-28T19:49:12","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T19:49:12","slug":"gym-injury-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/gym-injury-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Gym Injury Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Get The Right Gym Injury Compensation<\/h2>\n

We all want to better ourselves and exercise more. But sometimes, hitting the gym can result in a serious accident or injury that can set you back from your goals. Getting the right gym injury compensation<\/strong> can help turn your life around.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re injured at the gym, sometimes there\u2019s nothing you can do about it. But sometimes, it could be someone else\u2019s fault.<\/p>\n

Suing your gym for injury<\/strong> can be complicated because of the many legal details involved. You sign a gym membership contract, but is that really enough to keep you safe?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible to sue your gym if they were negligent. But it takes an experienced professional to guide you through the right process.<\/p>\n

Read this important information about gym injury compensation and your options. Then, contact your Toronto personal injury lawyer<\/strong> for your next steps.<\/p>\n

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Voluntary Assumption of Risk<\/h3>\n

Your gym membership contract usually includes a policy<\/a> or clause called voluntary assumption of risk. When you sign it, you\u2019re acknowledging that you understand that your own actions within the gym could lead to injury, and you take full responsibility for your own actions.<\/p>\n

For example, you assume the risk of drowning when you enter the pool, and you acknowledge that it\u2019s your responsibility to make sure you know how to swim. If you don\u2019t, and you suffer a gym injury, you\u2019re at fault.<\/p>\n

So if you have a back injury because you were using improper form when lifting weights, there\u2019s not really anything you can do about it in court.<\/p>\n

But there are some cases where your injury really wasn\u2019t your fault, and the gym can be held liable. These cases are tricky, as there\u2019s a lot to prove, but it\u2019s not impossible with the help of a good personal injury lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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When Can You Sue a Gym For Injury?<\/h3>\n

You may be able to hold the gym liable if the injury is proven to be the facility\u2019s fault. This could be due to faulty equipment<\/a>, construction hazards, or improper maintenance procedures.<\/p>\n

The gym does owe you a duty of care when you\u2019re on the property<\/a>. They have a certain degree of responsibility to ensure your well being under Tort Law<\/a>– to an extent.<\/p>\n

To sue the gym, they need to be liable for your accident. For example, if you slip and fall<\/a> because they mopped the floors and didn\u2019t put up a sign, they are liable. But if you fall because you weren\u2019t wearing the proper footwear, it\u2019s your own liability.<\/p>\n

Here are some specific situations that might be eligible for gym injury compensation:<\/p>\n