Sports injury claims

Playing any sport carries some risk of injury, but if an injury is caused by someone else’s negligence, our team can help you claim compensation.

Contact one of our specialist lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a “no win no fee” agreement.

When can you make a compensation claim for a sports injury?

If you are injured playing sport, and the incident was clearly not part of the normal risks of the game, you might be entitled to make a compensation claim. Whatever kind of injury you have suffered it is a good idea to:

• Seek advice whilst the events are clear in your mind and the minds of any witnesses
• Collect evidence such as contact details of witnesses and photographs of the accident location.

Examples of situations where a claim for compensation could arise from a sports injury are:

• Dangerous or reckless contact by another player in a contact sport such as rugby, football or martial arts
• Failure of a referee, umpire or other match official to properly control a game and minimise the risk of injury
• Defective sports equipment
• A defect in a sports ground, pitch or premises
• Failure by an instructor to give clear instructions to minimise the risk of injury.

How do I make a sports injury claim?

To assist us to make a sports injury claim, it is important to gather evidence at the outset including the names and contact details of witnesses, and any relevant photos or video footage of the incident.

Our Personal Injury team will provide a free initial consultation, advising you on whether you have a claim and the best way to proceed. It may be necessary to gather evidence at the very outset, including taking statements from witnesses and obtaining any footage that exists of the incident. We will contact those responsible for your accident to seek admission of liability and to secure interim compensation payments to help with your immediate financial needs and to fund medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Where liability is denied, we will advise you on the defendant’s case. Our lawyers will gather evidence to help us to prove liability, the injuries you have suffered and the past and future financial losses you have incurred. We will liaise with the defendant’s representatives throughout and, when we are able to value your claim, negotiate with the other party to avoid court if possible. If court proceedings are necessary, we will deal with all court deadlines and guide you through the process to ensure that you feel comfortable and are able to get on with your life whilst the litigation continues.

Injuries sustained by spectators at sporting events

If you are a spectator at a sporting event, whether amateur or professional, the owners of the premises should ensure that they comply with health and safety laws. If you are injured at a sporting event you may be entitled to compensation.

What compensation can you claim following a sports injury or injury sustained as a spectator at a sporting event?

You may be entitled to recover compensation for:

• “General damages” for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have suffered as a result of the accident
• All past and future financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident.

Financial losses may include:

• Loss of earnings
• Cost of paying carers
• Cost of paying either professionals or other family members for assistance with domestic chores such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.
• Loss of DIY and gardening ability
• Adaptations to the home
• Medical or rehabilitation expenses
• Travel expenses
• Pension losses.

How our personal injury lawyers can help with your sports injury claim

Our personal injury solicitors are here to help you every step of the way. We work in a supportive, considered and clear manner to ensure you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If possible, we will help you to access the right rehabilitation, medical care and support to maximise your recovery.

The breadth of experience in our personal injury team means it is likely that we have already recovered compensation in a case similar to yours. For example we have acted for people injured playing golf, rugby, football, hockey, swimming, using a gym, attending fitness classes and even contenders who have taken part in sports related TV such as Gladiators.

A specialist personal injury lawyer will handle your compensation claim quickly and sensitively. You will deal with the same person throughout the process and be given clear, practical advice. You will have your personal injury lawyer’s direct dial telephone number and email address so you will be able to contact your lawyer without difficulty.

• Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
• We will make sure your case is fully investigated
• We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
• We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
• We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
• We can help you find out why your accident occurred and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.

Free initial consultation

Contact our team of specialist personal injury lawyers for a free, no obligation, consultation and we will listen to the circumstances of your accident before giving you clear advice on the chance of you recovering compensation. If we think you have a personal injury claim, we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement to fund your case, giving you the financial security that you will not be “out of pocket” if the case is ultimately unsuccessful.

Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.

Have you been injured and think someone else was to blame? Our team of expert personal injury solicitors in Kent can help you claim the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to see if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a “no win no fee” agreement.

Our personal injury lawyers are here to help you every step of the way. We work in a supportive, considered and clear manner to ensure you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If possible, we will help you to access rehabilitation, medical care and support to maximise your recovery.

Our personal injury lawyers have dealt with thousands of personal injury cases, covering all areas of personal injury law, with many cases worth millions of pounds. With a wealth of experience, our team of personal injury lawyers has most likely already dealt with a case similar to yours. We have outstanding knowledge in this field and can offer clear, pragmatic advice.

We are frequently instructed in cases involving:

• Traumatic brain injuries of varying severity
• Serious orthopaedic and spinal injuries
• Functional neurological disorders (“FND”)
• Audio-vestibular injury
• Injuries affecting the senses, most commonly eye injuries
• Injuries to internal organs
• Burns and scarring
• Psychiatric injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder
• Chronic pain
• Mesothelioma, asbestosis and/or pleural thickening resulting from asbestos exposure.

One of our specialist personal injury solicitors will handle your compensation claim and that lawyer will be involved in your case from start to finish. You will have your personal injury lawyer’s direct dial telephone number and email address so you will be able to contact your lawyer without difficulty.

Our personal injury compensation solicitors are available for face-to-face meetings at our accessible office in Tunbridge Wells, and by phone. For more information and to see if you have a personal injury claim worth pursuing, call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your claim.

For more information and to see if you have a personal injury claim worth pursuing, call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your claim.