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Theatre stages can be dangerous workplaces and the media often tells us of famous and not-so-famous people who have had accidents at work whilst performing in the music and drama industry.
Risks of slips and trips are obvious, as performers face the fall from height, which can sometimes be a long drop, from stage front to the floor in front of the audience, and on stage there is always the risk of a slip or trip on a piece of costume or a splash of perspiration that may have fallen during an exuberant performance.
The dangers of dancing
In 2004 a professional dancer was awarded substantial damages after her career ended following a stage accident on tour with a top stage show.
On the opening night at one of the venues, the dancer fell as she danced off stage and into an unlit section of the wings. Her ankle was badly injured.
After immediate treatment, intensive physiotherapy and further microsurgery to the ankle, the performer was still unable to resume her dancing career and took the show's production company to court to claim personal injury compensation for her accident at work.
YouClaim and workplace accidents
Stages are fraught with dangers particularly due to the temporary nature of many of the fixtures and fittings, such as lighting, scenery and stage props. There may also be pyrotechnics and many electric cables that increase the risk of fire and explosion.
If you have had an accident at work, that was not your fault, whilst performing or involved with a theatre or music production, you could make a no win no fee compensation claim with YouClaim.
All our personal injury solicitors are experts in their fields and proudly governed by the standards laid down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We guarantee that at no time will you be charged for our services and that you will receive 100% of the compensation awarded to you. If your claim is unsuccessful you will not be charged.
If you would like to talk to one of our friendly helpline advisors, please call 0800 10 757 95. If you would like to choose a more suitable time, we can call you back later.
Alternatively, tell us about your accident at work by filling out an online claim form and we will call you back when we have checked the details. Above all, remember that YouClaim's advice is free and confidential.
