People who want to improve their physical fitness in New York City have many options. One of the most popular is to join a gym or fitness club, where you have reason to believe facilities will be well maintained and your safety will be a priority. Unfortunately, the gym and personnel you depend on may let you down and serious injuries can occur.
If you have suffered a serious injury at a gym — such as an orthopedic injury requiring surgery or causing you to miss work — please do not assume that this outcome was simply part of the risk you took in deciding to exercise. Consider whether the gym or its personnel — such as the personal trainer you were assigned — were negligent or irresponsible in fundamental ways.
Seek Legal Counsel From an Experienced NYC Gym Liability Lawyer
Attorney Andrew J. Smiley takes a specific interest in gym injuries and personal trainer negligence cases, including conducting educational sessions for other attorneys in this developing area of personal injury law. Applying prior successful experience in gym injury claims, our longstanding Manhattan-based firm is well prepared to evaluate your injury case arising from:
- Negligent hiring, supervision and training of a personal trainer or other personnel
- A personal trainer's own lack of credentials or failures to follow a reasonable standard of care involving baseline evaluations, the clients' physical capabilities, program design and "spotting" during exercise
- Defective weight machines, treadmills, elliptical bikes or other equipment
- Unsafe gym conditions including obstacles or slippery conditions that cause fall accidents
Bringing Specific Training Knowledge and Trial Experience to Your Case
Your potential premises liability claim will require thorough investigation and evaluation by a New York City gym injury lawyer with insight into the industry standard of care that can be applied to fitness centers, personal trainers and other fitness professionals. We can provide that knowledge, and we want to hear from you what happened and who you believe may have been at fault.
You may be able to recover financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost income from missed work and other damages you have suffered due to negligence at the gym. To discuss your case with a focused lawyer who will take your claim seriously, beginning with a free initial consultation, please call us today at 212-986-2022 or toll free at 866-SMILEYLAW.
