What can happen if I’m a personal trainer in a fitness center and a client of mine sustained an injury which he is claiming I am at fault for?
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What can happen if I’m a personal trainer in a fitness center and a client of mine sustained an injury which he is claiming I am at fault for?
I am a personal trainer in a fitness center. A client of mine sustained an injury
which he is claiming I am at fault for. It required surgery and rehab. He is seeking
compensation from the fitness center. Can he come after me personally as well? I
know I am covered under the fitness center. However, I have been hearing he can
attack me personally as well. Thank you.
Asked on May 4, 2016 under Personal Injury, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Legally, if he alleges that he was injured due your intentional or negligent (unreasonably careless) wrongful act, he may sue you personally. To win, he would have to prove that he was injured due to your fault (your negligence, or intentional wrongful act): the mere fact that you were his instructor/trainer, or that he was injured while training with you or in your class, doe *not*, but itself, make you liable. You only would be liable if at fault.
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