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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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Being injured while playing a sport could be regarded as normal for anyone who energetically participates but there is a dividing line between being competitive and behaving recklessly, and in the latter situation a victim may be able to make a no win no fee claim compensation.
Team games such as football, rugby and hockey or individual sports, including squash, tend to attract people who not only want to keep fit but enjoy the challenge of trying to win a match, however, players can go too far.
The football tackle which aims at the play's leg rather than the ball, the rugby scrum which is deliberately collapsed or other types of unsporting behaviour are usually kept under control by an umpire or referee who will penalise the team whose member committed the foul.
Recognising dangerous play outside the sport's rules is one of the most important parts of a match official's job and having a strong referee in charge is the best way for players to avoid suffering personal injury as a result of unfair actions by the opposing side.
Unfortunately, some people, either in the heat of the moment or through wilful recklessness, do not care if they inflict injury on an opponent, especially if they are intent on winning the game.
A broken limb inflicted while playing sport can be a life-changing injury, perhaps leading to the victim being unable to enjoy their sport at the same level as before the incident or having to forego the activity altogether.
An amateur footballer could find that he or she is unable to continue in their employment should an injury caused while playing be sufficiently severe to prevent them from working at a physically-demanding job.
Most injuries suffered in a sporting situation are purely accidental and could not be avoided but if a match official has penalised the person who instigated a dangerous or rule-breaking incident then that player could be found personally liable for the harm arising.
In those circumstances, an experienced no win no fee claim solicitor may be able to act for the victim to achieve compensation for physical and mental harm deliberately or recklessly caused to the opposing player.
Because this is an area of personal injury law which is likely to be contested in court, it is important that anyone in this situation should consult a lawyer at the earliest opportunity to assess if a damages action should be pursued.
YouClaim solicitor for no win no fee claim
The important aspect of making a no win no fee claim is that the claimant seeking compensation will not have to pay a legal fee to their solicitor should the case be lost.
However, many of YouClaim's clients who require this type of personal injury service win their claims, due to the high standards of advice and representation they receive from our lawyers.
Thanks to the internet, the same standard of professionalism, as monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and friendly approach is available wherever you live in the UK.
If you have suffered an injury while playing sport which you feel was deliberately inflicted, contact us in the first instance by completing the brief claim form on this page and we'll get back to you or, to speak to one of our helpful legal staff, you can phone 0800 10 757 95.
