Pages On: Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents
For the most part, patrons of gyms and leisure centres are well aware of the potential dangers and take a degree of responsibility to protect themselves from harm. Things like not running around the poolside or being careful with weights come to mind. However, sometimes the business can be negligent in their upkeep of equipment and facilities. If such a company has caused you injury, and you’re not at fault, you may be eligible to claim occupiers liability compensation.
Trampoline Park Neck Injury Victim To Sue For £100,000
Posted: 20 April 2015
Posted in: Foot Injuries, Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents, Head and Brain Injuries, Neck Injuries, Public Place Accidents, Shoulder Injuries, Spine & Back Injuries
A man who broke his neck at a trampoline park in Edinburgh is taking legal action against the company despite signing a disclaimer. Chris McKenna suffered a suspected broken neck when visiting the park and was one of the 100 plus people injured in the first three weeks of the park opening. The case, which is being launched directly against the trampoline park, could be lodged at the Court of Session by the Summer. It is understood that the case is not a stand alone case, with more than ten…
Read MoreTrampoline Park Waiver “Unenforceable”
Posted: 16 March 2015
Posted in: Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents, Neck Injuries, Public Place Accidents
A waiver signed by customers injured in a new trampoline park in Edinburgh preventing them from taking legal action may be “unenforceable” under Scots Law. The park, Ryze, saw over 100 injuries in less than three weeks from when it opened its doors. The document, which was offered to customers before they began their jumps may not be compliant with Scots Law according to a report from the Edinburgh Evening News. Duty Of Care The park has been subject to a number of serious injuries such as broken limbs and…
Read MoreScottish Trampoline Park Closes Amid Health And Safety Concerns
Posted: 2 March 2015
Posted in: Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents, Head and Brain Injuries, Neck Injuries, Personal Injury, Public Place Accidents
An Edinburgh based trampoline park has shut amid concerns over its license, with over 100 people receiving injuries in the premises within the first three weeks of it opening its doors. The park may be subject to legal action after it was revealed by The Edinburgh Evening News that the waiver signed by customers to prevent personal injury claims may be “unenforceable” under Scots law. 100 Injuries The park saw more than 100 incidents in three weeks, with seven people seriously injured. Injuries varied from broken limbs to head knocks,…
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