Sports injury claims solicitors
We are sports injury experts and have one of the largest personal injury departments in Scotland with over 25 personal injury specialists.
Sports injury compensation claims
Those who take part in competitive sport owe a duty of care to all other players to ensure that they take such care as is reasonable to avoid injury to other teammates or opponents. Both players in the sporting activity and spectators are entitled to make a claim. For example, if you are injured due to the behaviour or actions of others during sport you may be due sports injury compensation.
Also if you’ve suffered an injury due to the sports facilities you may have a sports injury compensation claim against the operator. For example, if your injury was caused due to hazards on the park or badly maintained facilities.
Our specialist sports injury solicitors will intimate the details of your sports injury claim as quickly as possible after the accident. The details of the accident and sports injury will be sent to the insurance company who represents the party or organisation at fault.
We will ingather details of your losses, any documents that we need to prove your case and will contact witnesses as soon as possible.
TEAM
Our team of specialist personal injury solicitors covers the whole of Scotland, with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Elgin, Inverness, Thurso and Lerwick we offer a no win no fee service.
FAQs
Common questions about sports injury claims
How long do I have to claim after a sports injury accident?
What types of sports injuries are eligible for compensation?
How much does a sports injury claim cost?
What can be included in my sports injury claim?
When can I make a sports injury compensation claim?
How long do I have to claim after a sports injury accident?
Answer
The time limit for settling sport injury claims is usually three years after the accident. However, in terms of the compulsory Scottish pre-action protocol, your claim should be intimated as soon as possible.
If a child is involved in a sports accident the timescale will be three years for raising a court action following their 16th birthday.
What types of sports injuries are eligible for compensation?
Answer
There is a wide variety of types of sports injury claims, which qualify for compensation. Whether the injury happened during a sporting event, at a sports centre, or through a sporting accident, you may have grounds to claim compensation.
Injuries sustained during activities such as horse riding, playing sports, or using exercise machines can often be attributed to factors like faulty equipment, poorly maintained sports venues, or inadequate training.
How much does a sports injury claim cost?
Answer
For clients who do not have the benefit of Legal Expense Insurance (“LEI”) we deal with claims on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you pay nothing if your case is unsuccessful. Even if you have LEI there is no requirement for you to accept the solicitors chosen by your insurers. You have the right to “freedom of choice” if you feel they do not have the expertise for your claim or even the right location.
A No Win No Fee agreement is also known as a conditional fee agreement which is an agreement you make with us so that you can make your personal injury claim without having to put up any legal fees upfront. So if your claim is unsuccessful the agreement states you will not have to pay any fees, helping to relieve any stress or worry throughout the claim process.
We will fight for justice and fairness, we will do the hard work for you and are committed to making a positive difference.
What can be included in my sports injury claim?
Answer
We can claim compensation for any injury you suffer including for the foreseeable consequences of the injury where a professional’s career may be affected. You may also be able to claim for general out of pocket expenses, loss of earnings, care and assistance required and various other expenses.
When can I make a sports injury compensation claim?
Answer
- If the accident was in the last three years
- If someone else was at fault
- If you have suffered sporting injury and/or been off work as a result of the accident
- If you are out of pocket for miscellaneous expenses such as your policy excess, children’s car seats and hire costs.
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