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It is not just sportsmen or women that can become injured at sporting events, the spectators can also be at risk of injury. Spectators have the right to be kept as safe as possible when using the facilities that are provided by the venue. The premises should also be protected by public liability insurance, and like any other public place it should meet the health and safety guidelines that are set out.

Spectator injuries can range from a slip or fall in a clubhouse to faulty seating provided by the venue. If the accident is a result of negligence on the behalf of members of staff or the owner then there is a possibility that a successful claim can be made. Injuries can also occur if walkways or car parks are not properly maintained or damage is not reported. It is always the responsibility of the venue to maintain a safe environment for member of the public.

If you are unfortunate enough to experience an accident in a gym then it could be the result of staff negligence or faulty equipment. Many pieces of gym equipment use heavy weights therefore, any injuries sustained can be quite serious. Attending a gym should be an enjoyable pastime and you should never be put in a situation in which you are at risk of harm because of staff negligence.

A leisure centre has a duty of care towards members of public and should ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to. Both the staff and the public should be protected at all times. Accidents can happen in the swimming pool, in the showers, inside the gymnasium, anywhere really. For example, there have been recent reports of members of the public suffering accidental burns whilst enjoying steam room facilities.

The list of locations in which sporting accidents can occur is extensive. Accidents can happen at schools during PE lessons, at fitness clubs, gymnasiums, in exercise classes, at swimming pools, sports stadiums, athletics centres, ice rinks, playing fields or even on the roads in the case of cycling injuries. The diverse nature of sport means that the range of injuries that can occur is very broad. The same can be said of the type of injury sustained. It could be the fault of unsafe equipment, slips or trips on uneven surfaces or tackles or collisions in football or motorsports and so on.

If you think that you have a case for a claim after suffering a sporting injury then contact Accident Consult and they can get you the compensation that you deserve.