Mobile, AL Gym Injury Lawyer

Suing a Gym or Personal Trainer for Negligence

Fitness professionals, including gym and personal trainers, have a legal duty to provide a safe environment for their clients’ fitness sessions and to dispense advice with skill and knowledge. When instructors are inexperienced or unqualified, you may be at risk for serious injury.

People who work with a trainer have a right to work with an instructor who is adequately trained and qualified. The reality, however, is that not all instructors have the background, skill or knowledge required for their position. This puts clients in a vulnerable position and is particularly problematic when they have a pre-existing medical condition such as high blood pressure or heart disease.

Cunningham Bounds is a trusted choice for those who wish to file a claim against negligent professionals such as a personal trainer. With decades of collective experience and extensive resources, our firm can handle a variety of cases, no matter how complex. Since 1958, we have represented thousands of clients and obtained billions in verdicts and settlements on their behalf.

Call (251) 299-0101 today. Schedule a free consultation with an Alabama gym injury attorney to learn more about your legal options.

Common Causes of Gym Injuries & Accidents

Injuries are sometimes unavoidable; however, in settings such as the gym, the owners and employees have a duty to prevent these injuries as much as possible.

Injuries can result from a range of circumstances such as the following, and more:

• An improper warm-up
• Defective fitness equipment
• Aggravating existing injuries

If you have been the victim of professional negligence on the part of a gym or personal trainer, you may be eligible to receive damages from the fitness professional’s insurance company or the individual. 

Consider whether the instructor took steps to prevent your injuries. Did he or she warn you of the risks inherent in a particular exercise, instruct you in the proper technique, or modify and adapt a program to fit your needs? If you suspect you may have been injured because of the actions of an unqualified instructor, speak with one of our lawyers today and learn more about your options.

Injuries from Defective Fitness Equipment

Under U.S. law, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of fitness equipment must warn of the potential dangers that could result from using their equipment. In addition, they are obligated to immediately report known defects in their products to the Consumer Products Safety Commission. 

Gyms and fitness facilities are also expected to keep their fitness equipment in good working condition for their members. When any of these parties fail to live up to their responsibilities, the individuals who use fitness equipment, as well as innocent bystanders, are put at risk for personal injury.

Common injuries from faulty exercise equipment include:

• Muscle pulls and strains
• Injured shoulders
• Injured knees
• Fingertip amputations
• Wrist dislocation or sprains
• Tendonitis
• Shin splints
• Fractures

Lawsuits relating to defective fitness equipment are often challenging and can involve several issues such as product liability, negligence, or breach of warranty. Things are further complicated because injured parties have a limited amount of time to file suit and need to take action as soon as possible. 

If you have been injured due to defective fitness equipment, speak with one of our attorneys at Cunningham Bounds who specialize in the laws surrounding defective products.

Schedule a Free Consult with Cunningham Bounds

Our firm will fight for compensation on your behalf that covers medical bills, lost wages, and more expenses that are related to your injury. With decades of experience, our gym accident attorneys in Alabama can fight for the best possible outcome on your behalf.

Contact Cunningham Bounds to discuss your case with our experienced attorneys.