IM=X Pilates and Fitness Studio Accident Injury Attorney

Pilates is an exercise program that was invented in the early 20

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century by Joseph Pilates. As one of the world’s most popular workouts, Pilates is used by millions of people around the world, especially in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and South Korea. In California, there are plenty of gyms and fitness centers to choose from that offer Pilates classes and private instruction.

IM=X is a growing franchise of Pilates studios in and around Los Angeles. Members look forward to getting on a Pilates machine and improving their form and core strength each time they head into an IM=X studio. Unfortunately, an unexpected injury can ruin the workout experience and cause havoc on your health and finances.

Of course, accidents are not uncommon when you are exercising, and any member of a gym assumes the risk of injury while they’re working out. But what if the studio’s failure to clean up a spill caused you to slip on the floor? What if lack of security measures on the premises led to you being assaulted by a trespasser in the parking lot? Perhaps the assault was committed by a Pilates instructor that had a history of inappropriate conduct with clients.

Businesses have a duty of care to their customers under the law of premises liability. If negligence by a Pilates studio or their employees caused you harm and suffering, you are entitled to monetary compensation from an accident claim. You also have the right to legal advice and representation from a Pilates studio gym accident injury lawyer, which we can provide you with here at Normandie Law Firm.

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Can I Sue IM=X Pilates if I was Harmed at One of Their Studios?

As we mentioned, workouts can lead to injuries for many reasons, even if you are a fitness fanatic with many years of experience. That’s why a Pilates studio isn’t responsible for every type of accident that happens to their clients. What matter is the cause of your accident, and whether it can be traced to an act of negligence or misconduct. For example, if you are sweating profusely during a workout, you could lose your footing during a particular movement and accidentally fall down. This type of accident is largely a case of bad luck, and not something that can be blamed on the instructor or studio owner.

On the other hand, let’s say you slipped on water that was in the hallway from a leaking pipe. Under the law of premises liability, owners are responsible for maintaining their premises and resolving hazardous conditions that may cause injury to others. Thus, you would have the right to sue the owner for a slip and fall accident that was caused by their breach of care to you and other guests at the studio.

Failure to Prevent Incidents of Assault and Battery

Along with removing hazards and making repairs, business owners must pay attention to security issues that can take place on their premises. Assault and battery, for example, are common incidents in parking lots, locker rooms, bathrooms, and other areas at an IM=X Pilates and Fitness location.

Physical and sexual assault can also be committed by Pilates instructors while they’re guiding someone during a movement. This can happen very easily during a Pilates session due to the focus on proper form and alignment. It’s expected that teachers will put their hands on a student in order to demonstrate the movement or hold certain parts of their body in place. That’s why it’s crucial for studio owners to thoroughly screen prospective employees and take immediate action if there are reports of inappropriate conduct.

If you are the victim of assault and battery at a Pilates studio, contact us immediately to learn about your legal options. Taking legal action is completely up to you, but you should have an understanding of your rights and the ways you can achieve justice if you were assaulted due to lack of security at an IM=X Pilates studio.

Average Settlement Value of a Pilates Studio Injury Claim

The value of your injury case against a Pilates studio cannot be determined without a full understanding of many details pertaining to your accident. Based on the harm you’ve suffered, you may be eligible to receive some or all of the following damages: 

• Cost of medical services, treatments, medications, etc.
• Lost earnings from your job
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish, emotional distress, and other non-economic damages
• Property damage
• Legal fees
• Punitive damages  

Settlements in accident cases against gyms and exercise studios typically range from $25,000 to $3,000,000. Fall injury claims involving trip and falls or slip and falls may be worth around $75,000 to $2,500,000 based on the severity of your injuries. Assault and battery cases are fairly high value – perhaps in the range of $150,000 to $3,000,000 or more, which is based on the victim’s physical and emotional injuries. These values may not be an accurate reflection of what you can demand in a personal injury lawsuit against IM=X Pilates. That’s a subject you will need to discuss with a personal injury lawyer at our office.

How Long Does it Take to Reach a Settlement?

For some clients, achieving a settlement in a personal injury case may be a long and arduous process. For others, it can take just a few weeks to negotiate a payment that’s agreeable to both sides. However, we would say that the majority of claims take at least 6 months from start to finish. If your case involves complicated circumstances like sexual assault or multiple, serious injuries, the settlement process can take over one year. Many clients ask us about the possibility of their case going to trial, but this only happens for a small percentage of injury claims against a gym or fitness studio. If asking for a court date is the only option, obtaining a jury verdict can take up to several years.

Statute of Limitations – How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?

Most claims involving injuries at a Pilates studio – slip and fall, physical assault, etc.- have a 2 year statute of limitations. Essentially, you have two years starting from the date you were injured to file a lawsuit against the studio owner or anyone else that’s liable for the accident.

There is, however, an extended statute of limitations for sexual assault lawsuits. Under California law, you have 10 years from the date of the assault to file a legal action against the responsible entities. To verify how long you have to file a lawsuit against IM=X Pilates, please give us a call as soon as possible.

Free Consultation with a Gym Accident Injury Attorney

Any form of exercise comes with a risk of injury, whether you are a beginner or a veteran fitness junkie. That’s why a Pilates studio is not always to blame when someone is harmed on their premises. On the other hand, owners of residential and commercial properties have a duty to take reasonable measures for the purpose of preventing an accident.

Were you injured at a Pilates studio due to the owner’s failure to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe manner? Our attorneys are ready to advise you of your rights and legal options during a free case evaluation. If you have a claim that’s already in the works, we are happy to provide you with a free second opinion. You also receive a Zero Fee Guarantee if you decide to hire us, which makes all legal services free to you from day one. We receive payment from IM=X Pilates upon the successful completion of your case; otherwise, we make nothing at all.

If you’re ready to learn more about your rights as a Pilates studio accident injury victim, please contact our law firm.

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