A lot of us regularly attend our local leisure centre, it is the perfect setting for an enjoyable family day out. The kids can play in the swimming pool or play area and we can sit by and watch whilst enjoying a few drinks or can join in and have fun. Either way a visit to the local leisure centre is a day out the entire family can look forward to.
The staff at leisure centres are used to working with customers of all ages, and therefore have activities aimed at a variety of age ranges. When setting up activities or carrying out building checks the duty manager on shift must make sure that there are no possible hazards.
On site there will be a number of first aid staff just in case someone does become injured. Although staff at such venues do everything in their power to lower the risk of any accidents they know they are in some cases unpreventable. If someone does become involved in an accident a first aid person will normally assess his or her injuries and fill out an accident form with the customer.
If you or your child do become involved in an accident at a leisure centre it is important that you do alert a member of staff. They will be able to carry out the necessary arrangements to deal with any injuries, however minor or severe. Whether it’s a plaster, a bag of ice or expert medical attention you or your child needs, staff on site will help.
If any injuries are severe it is a good idea that you take down the name and note the time and date the accident happened. Because if you or your child were injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, it may be that some equipment you were using turned out to be faulty, you may be able to make a compensation claim.
Like with any accident it is best that you seek legal advice before looking to pursue a possible injury claim. Give our claims team a call on 0800 634 7575 for free, expert advice on making a claim for compensation.
