£165,000 compensation claim after a rugby injury
Playing sports with your friends, colleagues or teammates is meant to be fun, and it usually is. However, if you are a little out of your depth, do not have the right equipment or have not received the necessary training, it can not only be intimidating but can also lead to serious injury.
This happened in a case, managed by partner and personal injury specialist James Walsh, which led to a significant compensation claim after a rugby injury.
The claimant suffered career-ending shoulder injuries when injured by a fellow work colleague in an internal friendly “team building” rugby match organised by his employer.
The victim had very little experience of playing rugby and was up against players who were experienced and played regularly. The claimant had been pressured into playing without even knowing the rules of the game and was injured in a scrum, leading to a compensation claim after a rugby injury.
It was not an easy case, with complex liability arguments that needed to be made. These included whether there was any implied consent to participate in the match and also whether employer’s liability legislation applied in this circumstance.
James worked hard to fight the victim’s corner and instructed a range of experts to prove the case. These included orthopaedic surgeons, sports liability specialists and employment consultants. These experts and their testimonies were all contested by the defence.
As well as the specialist experts, a multitude of character and employment witness statements were also required. These were needed to confirm the credibility of the victim and the circumstances of both the game and the resulting compensation claim after a rugby injury.
It was a prolonged case with difficult arguments over mitigation of loss in relation to loss of earnings and re-employment.
After two years, GA managed to settle the claim five weeks before the trial was due to commence, and the claimant was awarded compensation for the rugby injury.
As part of the compensation claim after a rugby injury, the claimant was awarded damages for both his personal injury and his financial losses. These losses and compensation totalled in excess of £165,000.
After the rugby injury ended his career, the client was relieved to be able to have some financial security for himself and his family.
Sports injuries can often be difficult claims to make, however, the resulting damages can be life-changing. If you were supplied with faulty equipment, the playing surface was badly maintained, or perhaps you were the victim of a particularly vicious tackle then a personal injury compensation claim may be possible.
If you think you may have a compensation claim after a rugby injury, or any other type of sports injury, then speak to a member of our personal injury team today. Call 01752 203500 or use our online contact form.
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