Just about anyone can sign up to join a gym without any prerequisites. Even though entering this facility may be seemingly harmless, gym injuries may occur more often than you may realize. Without further ado, please read on to discover how a gym facility’s negligence might cause your injuries and how one of the seasoned Panama City personal injury attorneys at Manuel & Thompson, PA, can help you recover if this ever happens to you.

How can I protect myself from injury at the gym?

You must do your due diligence in navigating a gym facility with abundant care. With that being said, below are certain regimens you should follow to protect yourself from unnecessary injuries:

  • Wear tight-fitting sneakers that provide essential support, stability, and cushioning and protect your feet, ankles, and knees.
  • Stretch to prepare your body for the workout and perform cool-down movements to help your body recover afterwards.
  • Lift at a weight level your body can handle so as not to overexert yourself and cause muscle strains or stress fractures.
  • Use a gym machine with proper form and technique so as not to experience a crushing injury or muscle tear.
  • Be aware of your surroundings so as not to slip and fall over gym equipment or a gym user mid-exercise.

How can a gym facility’s negligence cause my injuries?

Sadly, even if you do your part in being a safe and careful gym user, the facility itself may be inherently dangerous. Or, the owner, manager, and staff may practice negligence and ultimately cause your serious bodily injuries. Below are more specific examples of such dangers and negligence:

  • A gym owner or manager fails to inspect equipment regularly and address necessary repairs promptly.
  • A gym owner or manager fails to pull gym equipment with known defects from the workout floors.
  • A gym owner or manager fails to replace lights that cause dim or inadequate lighting on workout floors.
  • A cleaning staff member fails to post wet floor signs after they mop the locker room or gym floors.
  • A cleaning staff member fails to clear walkways from cleaning supplies or other obstructions.
  • A personal trainer gives improper instructions for handling a certain piece of gym equipment.
  • A personal trainer encourages dangerous behavior when interacting with gym equipment.

For any of these cases of gross negligence, you may be able to hold the gym facility accountable in a personal injury claim. You may have signed a liability waiver before joining this gym. However, after we assess your incident and this legal document, we may still have a valid legal strategy for you to use.

If you desire more clarity before you head into these proceedings, please do not wait any longer to reach out to one of the competent Panama City personal injury attorneys. Retain the services of Manuel & Thompson, PA today.