Our client was in the middle of a routine workout when it became a nightmare. While using what should have been safe and properly maintained exercise equipment at a fitness facility, our client sat down on a piece of workout equipment when suddenly and without warning, a 45-pound equipment bar fell off the machine and struck her directly on top of her head.
The impact was so severe that it immediately caused concerning neurological symptoms and would lead to months of medical treatment and ongoing complications. The facility manager on duty was made aware of the dangerous equipment failure, establishing clear notice of the hazardous condition that caused our client’s injuries.
Clear Evidence of Premises Liability
This case represents a clear violation of the fitness facility's duty to maintain safe equipment for its members and guests:
- The 45-pound equipment bar was not properly secured to the machine
- Defective or inadequately maintained equipment posed a serious danger to users
- The facility failed to conduct proper safety inspections and maintenance
- Clear notice to management of the dangerous equipment failure
The facility was found at fault due to the following:
- The fitness facility had a duty to maintain safe equipment for patron use
- Failure to ensure proper assembly and maintenance of workout equipment
- The dangerous condition created an unreasonable risk of harm to users
- Management awareness of the incident establishes notice of a hazardous condition
DiBella’s Successful $15,000 Settlement Achievement
Our legal team successfully negotiated a $15,000 settlement that provided compensation for our client’s gym equipment injuries and their lasting impact on her neurological and physical functioning. This result reflects the serious nature of traumatic brain injury and the complex shoulder damage caused by the defective equipment.
The Hidden Dangers of Equipment Maintenance Failures
This case demonstrates that even routine fitness activities can result in serious and life-changing injuries when equipment is not properly maintained. The combination of traumatic brain injury with measurable brain changes and complex shoulder damage shows how a single equipment failure can cause multiple serious injuries.
Facility management’s prompt recognition of the equipment failure emphasizes the importance of immediate reporting and documentation when gym equipment malfunctions occur.
Protecting Gym Members from Defective Equipment
Premises liability cases involving defective gym equipment require immediate legal action to ensure fitness facilities maintain safe equipment for their members. Gym owners have a duty to properly inspect, maintain, and secure all exercise equipment to prevent serious injuries.
Our legal team understands the serious consequences of gym equipment failures and the unique challenges faced by victims with traumatic brain injuries and complex shoulder damage. We are committed to holding negligent fitness facilities accountable and ensuring that injured members receive compensation for their injuries.
The importance of this case highlights:
- Duty of fitness facilities to maintain safe exercise equipment
- Serious consequences of equipment maintenance failures
- Need for proper inspection and maintenance protocols
- Protection for gym members who trust in equipment safety
If you or a loved one has been injured by defective gym equipment, our experienced legal team is here to help. We will thoroughly investigate the equipment failure, ensure proper medical documentation, and fight for the compensation you deserve under premises liability law.
Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your gym equipment injury case and learn about your legal rights.
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