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Owners and managers of fitness facilities must have systems in place to ensure that their equipment is inspected and maintained regularly and make sure that the machines are used correctly.<\/p>\n<h4>Common causes of gym accidents include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Faulty or defective gym equipment<\/li>\n<li>Lack of maintenance or repair on gym equipment<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate or improper instruction by a trainer<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate induction sessions<\/li>\n<li>Trips or slips on wet or uneven flooring<\/li>\n<li>Improper use of equipment by another gym user, which causes injury to third parties<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate cleaning of equipment or facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What to do if you suffer an injury at the gym<\/h4>\n<p>If you have suffered an injury whilst at the gym one of the first things to do is report the incident to the staff and ensure the details are adequately recorded, perhaps in an incident book. A lot of gyms now have CCTV, and it is therefore worth asking them to save the footage. If you need to, seek medical assistance from your GP, minor injuries unit or at A&amp;E. If any of the machines are defective, taking photographs or videos will be helpful. It is also a good idea to try to obtain contact details from any witnesses who saw your accident take place.<br \/>\nChoosing a Solicitor with experience and expertise is also vitally important to bringing a successful clam.<\/p>\n<p>Our legal experts have significant experience in running successful personal injury claims and would be very happy to speak to you, free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>Please call our expert team of lawyers on <strong>0114 218 4000<\/strong> or email <strong>info@tayloremmet.co.uk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All gyms have a responsibility to ensure that they provide a safe environment by providing well-maintained gym equipment, knowledgeable trainers, vigilant supervisors, and hygienic facilities. Most gyms are equipped with exercise machines which contain heavy weights. 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