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Have you been injured while working out at a gym? Whether the gym or a personal trainer that you were working with is at fault, you deserve compensation for the injuries that you have sustained. On this page, I will discuss some of the common things that you can receive compensation for should you experience an injury in a gym. Of course, every situation is different. In some cases, the gym or personal trainer may not be at-fault for your...

If you are injured while working out at the gym, and you think the gym or your trainer is at fault, you naturally want to seek compensation. However, it is important to know that there are likely some roadblocks in filing a personal injury lawsuit and recovering compensation. One common issue often arises if you sign a waiver of liability with the gym or your personal trainer. This is a fairly standard process, and this form, once signed, protects the...

If you are working with a personal trainer, whether they are an independent contractor or they are an employee of a gym, they will likely be covered by insurance. An independent trainer may directly buy their own insurance for themselves or their business. A gym may also buy insurance to cover their trainers. This insurance is meant to protect trainers and gyms in the event of an accident or injury that takes place during a training session. If you are...

When you invest in a product, you likely do your research and are convinced in part by marketing initiatives. This might be the case if you decide to work with a particular personal trainer or gym. In the event that false advertising was a factor in you hiring a gym or a trainer, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them. On this page, you can learn more about false advertisement in the fitness industry, how it might...

If you are working with a personal trainer and you are injured during a session, you might feel that your trainer is at-fault. In this situation, you might be interested in filing a personal injury claim against the trainer and recovering compensation for your injuries. While anyone can bring a lawsuit against their trainer, not all cases are created equal. Some are strong cases with a lot of evidence and likelihood of recovering compensation, while others are weak cases. On this page, you can learn...

If you are starting a fitness journey, you might be interested in hiring a personal trainer to help you make progress and stay healthy. Finding a personal trainer can help in many ways – it can help to have someone create effective workouts for you, it can be motivating to have someone pushing you in your workouts, and it can ensure that you are practicing proper form, technique, and safety when working out. There are two main types of personal...

Have you recently faced an injury in the gym? Do you think that your injury was the result of your personal trainer’s negligence? If so, you could have a personal injury case against them. On this page, I will provide some useful information if you are considering filing a lawsuit against your trainer. Here, you can learn more about evidence that you can gather to support your claims in a personal trainer lawsuit. What to Do After an Accident After...

Zumba and similar group exercise classes have become popular in recent years. While these classes can be a fun chance to socialize and exercise, they are not without risks. Zumba classes could leave you injured and wondering who is to blame. On this page, I will discuss some of the most common injuries that people who attend Zumba classes might experience. I will also help you determine if these accidents were unavoidable, or if the instructor may have contributed to...

CrossFit has become a huge trend in recent times. Many people like participating in CrossFit because it combines interval and cardiovascular training with strength training. It is also a very diverse sport in that there are always new workouts and exercises to do so it is exciting for participants. However, CrossFit is not without its risks. Because CrossFit is such an intense form of exercise, it is possible to become injured – even seriously injured – during a class. On...

It was only recently that Connecticut law started requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Connecticut gyms. However, these are very important pieces of equipment that should be available in every gym. If you are searching for the right gym to join in the state, make sure to ask about the presence of an AED in that gym before you sign a contract or pay a fee. Not only is the AED now required by Connecticut law in gyms, but it...