Pull ups are a challenging, but highly effective exercise to strengthen your upper body. Best of all, these exercises can be done at home or the gym, thanks to pull up stations and bars that mount on the wall or over door frames. You can also find pull up bars that are mounted to the ceiling or inside the door frame. Unfortunately, not all these products are safe, either from negligence by the manufacturer or the owner of the property. As a result, people end up with serious injuries to one of more parts of their body.
If you were injured from a defective chin up bar, either at home or on someone else’s property, it’s essential to learn about your rights from a pull up bar injury accident attorney. Our legal team is here to provide you with a free consultation and help you determine the best way to move forward. Please contact us right away to discuss the possibility of filing a broken exercise equipment accident claim.
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Pull Up Bar Injuries at a Gym
When you go to a gym, you typically see a pull up station, where you can do pull ups, chin ups, dips, and other exercises for the upper body. Some of these can support weights of over 300 pounds, so it’s essential that every component of the equipment is structurally sound and made of high quality materials. This includes the metal used for the frame and the hardware that holds different parts together, among other things.
When there is an accident involving a stationary pull up bar, it’s possible that the injured party was not using the equipment in a safe manner. However, we find that many of these accidents can be traced to one of two sources: 1) the gym owner / staff and their failure to maintain the equipment or 2) problems with the equipment that occurred during the manufacturing process.
In the event of an accident, you should contact a pull up bar defect attorney as soon as possible. That way, you can figure out exactly who is responsible for the accident and file a claim for monetary damages. Whether you need a product liability lawyer or an attorney with experience in suing gyms and fitness centers, you’ll find the right legal expert here at Normandie Law Firm.
At Home Pull Up Bars with Defects
Home gym equipment sales were at an all-time high during the COVID pandemic, and door-mounted pull up bars were one of the best-selling items. There are two kinds of chin up / pull up bars that can be mounted on doorframes:
- Leverage-mounted pull up bar – this is a simplistic, lightweight bar that hangs on the edge of the doorframe without any screws or other types of hardware
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These can be moved from one place to another, and the price point is usually under $50, so they are a popular choice among those who work out at home.
- Inner doorframe bar – the bar is mounted inside the doorway, either with screws or large suctions cups. These can be adjusted based on your height or to make the exercise safer for beginners. However, it’s essential that the doorway is strong enough to hold your weight and that the bar fits snugly inside the frame.
You also have the option of investing in a power tower or dip station, which is a stationary frame with bars, handles, and other parts that allow you to do multiple exercises for upper body strength. While these are more expensive, they are generally safer than doorway pull up bars. Nevertheless, design flaws, cheap materials, mechanical issues, and other hazards can cause the equipment to break or fall apart while it’s in use.
If you were involved in an accident involving a broken chin up bar at home, please take a moment to contact our law firm. You have grounds to sue the manufacturer for monetary damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, damage to your property, and pain and suffering.
Injuries from a Defective Pull Up Bar
Equipment malfunctions with pull up bars can cause all sorts of injuries with serious health complications. Please note that some of these injuries can result in paralysis or brain damage if left untreated for even a few days. Immediate medical attention is crucial if you fell down, got hit with a falling object, or had some other type of accident from a defective pull up bar.
Here are just some of the injuries you can sustain from a pull up bar or pull up station accident:
- Concussion and other forms of traumatic brain injury
- Broken bones and fractures
- Dislocated joints
- Neck or spinal cord injury
- Herniated disc
- Fractured vertebra
- Nerve damage
- Muscle and ligament tears
- Ruptured spleen
- Eye injuries, like retinal detachment and damage to the optic nerves
- Dental damage (broken teeth, for example)
Time Limit to File a Gym Equipment Injury Claim
You generally have 2 years from the accident date to file a claim for injuries caused by a pull up bar. Sometimes, the deadline can be extended with permission from the court, but it’s very difficult to obtain an extension when it comes to the statute of limitations for a lawsuit. That’s why it’s important to initiate a claim with the manufacturer, gym owner, etc., as soon as possible. By contacting our law firm, you have the assurance of knowing that a claim will be filed before the statutory deadline. Furthermore, you will have an experienced attorney, who will fight to bring you the highest possible settlement or take your case to trial, if necessary.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Working out is supposed to be good for your health, but exercising can also cause injuries when a piece of equipment is unsafe from a manufacturing defect or lack of maintenance. Our law firm is here to uncover the truth of why you were injured and ensure that you receive compensation from the responsible party.
To protect your finances from start to finish, we will represent you on contingency, so there is nothing for you to pay upfront. The only time we get paid is at the end of your case, when you receive your settlement check from the defendant. And with the Zero Fee Guarantee, you owe us absolutely nothing if we fail to win your case.
For a free consultation with a defective pull up bar accident lawyer, contact our law firm 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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