Zoom is an app that many businesses and people use to communicate via video all around the globe. It's been used to great effect for employees that telecommute and for services like telehealth. What about when it's used by personal trainers to offer their services to clients? What are some of the liabilities that can come from participating in a training session with your personal trainer and you get hurt? Can you take them to court for causing your injury when the session was done through something like Zoom? Let's start by looking at negligence and then what your next steps should be if you're in this situation.
People who are responsible for the well being of others while in their care can be sued for injuries that result from negligence. It's very important to note that not all injury is caused by negligence, sometimes it really is just an accident. Here are some criteria that are looked at when determining neglect.
When an injury happens over Zoom it could change a few things regarding negligence. This is why your next steps should be to speak to an attorney as soon as your injury happens. If you're in the New York area and want to look into seeking damages, then contact Smiley & Smiley LLP Attorneys at Law here.