Sport Injury Compensation Claims

Sport Injury Compensation Claims

Introduction to Sports Accidents
  Accidents Whilst Playing or Watching Sport
What Type of Sport Injuries can I claim for?
  Sport Accidents we might be able to help you with
What should I do after my Sport Accident?
  Action to take following a Sports Injury
News Stories we have published about Sports Injuries
  Sport Accidents Compensation Claims we have dealt with
Sport Injury Compensation Claim Advice
  How to start a claim for Sports Injury Compensation
Introduction to Sports Accidents
Accidents Whilst Playing or Watching Sport

The whole idea of most sports is to get some exercise and have some fun which normally involves running around with others and using sports equipment.  Rules of some games also allow tackles as they are contact sports, so we have to accept that from time to time someone will be injured and it will purely be an accident with no-one to blame.

However; if you have an accident and suffer an injury whilst playing or watching sport, which was someone else's fault, then you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.

If you would like us to review the individual circumstances of your sport injury to let you know if we can help you with a claim for compensation on a cost-free basis contact us on 08000 224 224.


What Type of Sport Injuries can I claim for?
Sport Accidents we might be able to help you with

Obviously, there is some degree of risk with playing any type of sport and if your personal injury occurs after you have simply tripped or fallen for no reason, you would not be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim. You would also not be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim if your sport injury was caused as a result of a legal tackle from another player.

If; however, some of the equipment you were provided with to use was faulty or the playing surface was badly maintained and this caused your accident, then you would be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. You would also be entitled to make a claim as a spectator if the public viewing area was unsafe and caused your accident.

We have also been successful in obtaining sport injury compensation for people injured as result of illegal tackles.   For example in football and rugby, competitors may be liable to other competitors for the manner in which they play the game.

Football tackles can cause serious injury. Each participant owes the others a duty to take reasonable care in all circumstances.

You may be able to make a claim for compensation regardless of whether your sports injury happened:

    * at School, College or University
    * at Work
    * at Work as a member of the Armed Forces
    * on Private Property
    * on Council owned or Public Property

If you would like to know if we can help you with an accident compensation claim after being involved in a sports accident, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.


What should I do after my Sport Accident?
Action to take following a Sports Injury

To make a successful personal injury compensation claim, you would need to prove that another person was responsible for your personal injury.

To help your case, you should report the sport accident to any staff around at the time, make a note of your accident in the accident book if possible, take names and addresses of witnesses to the accident and if possible take photographs of the area where the sport accident happened.

If you are intending to claim expenses such as prescription costs and travelling expenses, remember to keep receipts as evidence.

To find out if Thompsons' specialist personal injury lawyers can help you with a claim for sports injury compensation, contact us on 08000 224 224.


News Stories we have published about Sports Injuries
Sport Accidents Compensation Claims we have dealt with

In the past we have published many news stories on our website about sport injury claims we have dealt with.  To read a selection of these follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.

Cyclist receives compensation after losing leg in accident

Claimant scores victory in football injury case

Trampoline amputee wins compensation through UNISON scheme

If you have been involved in an accident whilst playing or watching sport and would like to know if we can help you with a sports injury claim on a cost-free basis, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.


Sport Injury Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a claim for Sports Injury Compensation

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury whilst playing or watching sport, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim including claims related to sports injuries.  For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.