Ice Skating Injury Claims

Have you sustained an injury at an indoor or outdoor ice rink due to negligence? If so, we could assist you in making a claim for the compensation you’re entitled to. Talk to us about ice-skating injury claims, we may be able to help you.

Call our experts today on 0333 358 3034 or contact us online to arrange a no-obligation, initial consultation about your potential claim.

Ice Skating Injuries

Winter months are the most common months in which ice skating injuries occur. This is mainly due to the abundance of temporary ice rinks that pop up in cities across the UK at this time of year. Nevertheless, there are plenty of permanent sites so injuries are possible all year round. Naturally, ice skating is an activity that risks bumps and bruises, but sometimes more serious injuries can occur. These injuries include dislocated shoulders, broken bones, lacerations and back injuries.

It is important to note that having an ice-skating accident does not necessarily mean a claim will be successful. There will only be a case for compensation if we can prove that a third party has been negligent in their duty to provide a safe environment. Some examples of this may include:

• Providing unsuitable skates and other equipment
• Careless and dangerous behaviour from fellow skaters
• Inadequate maintenance of the ice rink
• Poor management and supervision during peak times

Free Initial Consultation

Our team is happy to discuss your individual circumstances with a no-obligation free consultation. Simply pick up the phone and call 0333 358 3034, or feel free to contact us online and we will call you back.

AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IN ICE SKATING INJURY CLAIMS

If you have recovered in full from an ice-skating minor injury after a week or so, then it is unlikely that you will be able to make a successful claim.

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages.

GENERAL DAMAGES

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.

SPECIAL DAMAGES

However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.

Except for children, there is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim. This time limit begins from the date that the accident occurred. You should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to assess your case.

Ice Skating Injury Claims Accidents

As mentioned above it is normal to sustain minor injuries when ice skating. More serious accidents can pose a real risk and have a lasting impact. Common examples include:

• Fractured and broken bones
• Lacerations
• Dislocations
• Back Injuries
• Loss of one or more fingers
• Head injuries

This list is not exhaustive and many other serious injuries could happen on an ice rink. However, you are entitled to claim if your accident occurred due to the negligence of somebody else and it took place within the last three years.

Who is accountable for ice skating accidents?

Every action should be taken by the owners of the ice rink to ensure that a safe environment is provided. You can only make a claim if your accident or injury occurred as a result of negligence. The responsibilities of the ice rink could include:

• Fixing faults without delay
• Ensuring that all staff are suitably trained
• General maintenance of the rink and equipment is carried out

Ice Skating Injury Claims with Jefferies

Contact Jefferies to discuss your claim on 0333 358 3034 or fill out our online contact form and we will call you back.