UK SPORTS INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM
Thousands of sportsmen suffer sports injuries every year by foul play, inadequate instruction, unexpected violence or unsafe playing facilities. Sports facilities, leagues and teams usually have insurance to cover any risk to which anyone paying sport may be exposed.
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Accident Circumstances
Circumstances that may give rise to a successful sports injury compensation claim include :-
- If someone injures you as a result of deliberate or reckless foul play then you will be able to make a sports injury compensation claim for your injuries.
- If you are taking formal instruction from a trainer and you are exposed to unnecessary risk that results in injury then you may be able to make sports injury compensation claim for inadequate supervision.
- If you have been physically injured by a violent assault, in addition to being able to claim from the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority you can also take civil proceedings for compensation.
- If playing surfaces are not properly cared for then the occupier of the sports ground will be held liable to pay compensation for any sports injuries resulting from a lack of proper maintenance.
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Sports Violence
Sports violence has been defined as behaviour which causes harm, occurs outside of the rules of the sport and is unrelated to the competitive objectives of the sport. Violence is most prevalent in team contact sports including hockey, football and rugby however it also occurs in other sports which usually involve considerably less contact. If injury is caused to another player as a result of a contravention of that particular sport's rules then a sports injury compensation claim can be made. There are generally accepted to be two forms of aggression in sports :-
- Instrumental aggression is non-emotional and relates to the way in which the game is played and involves such items as deliberate or professional fouls where the intention is to win the game at any cost, contrary to the rules of the particular sport, even if other players are injured.
- Reactive aggression has an underlying emotional component, with harm as its goal, where one player wants to get even or loses his temper and lashes out at another player.
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No Win No Fee
Our specialist solicitors offer free advice on sports injury compensation claims. We use the no win no fee scheme and whether you win or lose you won't pay your solicitor one penny. Compensation will be paid in full with no deductions and you don't have to finance your claim in any respect. If you would like free advice just use the helpline or complete the contact form and a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts will speak to you on the telephone with no further obligation.
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.