Can I File a Suit for an Injury on a Peloton? 1 Big Piece of Evidence You Must Have
Peloton exercise equipment has become a staple for many looking to workout at home.
Peloton offers on-demand fitness classes in addition to live streams. Equipment owners pay a subscription fee for access.
Equipment from the company includes a bike, treadmill, and even a row machine.
The popularity of Peloton grew exponentially at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when many gyms were closed due to lockdown restrictions. Studies reveal an over 300 percent increase in users from 2019 to 2021.
Like exercising with equipment at a gym, there is a risk of injuries. If you get injured using Peloton equipment, are you eligible for any financial compensation?
There are different factors that would come into play when determining whether or not you have a case.
Think of a situation where Debra is running on a treadmill at her local gym. The treadmill has recently malfunctioned, but the gym has no warning signs of such issues.
Debra ends up hurting her arm when the treadmill malfunctions.
In this case, Debra has a potential lawsuit against the gym because of their negligence. The gym should have never allowed Debra, or anyone else, to use the treadmill if it was having issues.
Now, imagine Debra is using her Peloton bike at home. The pedal seems loose, but she continues to ride.
Eventually, the pedal falls off, and Debra injures her ankle. Is there still a case?
Debra is the owner of the at-home exercise equipment. She knew the pedal was loose, but continued to ride.
It is more difficult to prove negligence or premises liability for an at-home injury.
This doesn’t mean all Peloton injuries don’t have the potential for a lawsuit. One situation could involve a design malfunction that’s no fault of the end user.
Peloton previously announced a recall of all bikes sold between January 2018 and May 2023. The recall was for the bike seat, which can “unexpectedly break”.
Some of the injuries reported include a wrist fracture, lacerations, and bruises. While Peloton has offered free replacements for the bike seat, an injured person may still be eligible for compensation.
Even though Peloton technically provided you with a faulty part, a suit is still a complicated process. Large companies such as Peloton will try to avoid claims like this at all costs.
What if you were injured on a Peloton bike at a fitness center? It all depends on how the injury occurred.
Think back to Debra’s situation at the gym. Imagine she uses a Peloton at a fitness location outside of her house.
If the gym failed to replace the faulty bike seat, Debra may have a claim for negligence. It’s the gym’s duty to provide care and safety for all visitors.
Regardless of where your Peloton injury took place, consulting with a personal injury attorney might help.
If you were injured on a Peloton bike, our Los Angeles attorneys at C&B Law Group are prepared to help. Your initial consultation with our team is free, so even if you’re unsure as to whether or not you have a case, you won’t owe us any attorney fees for the first call.
An attorney will look at your case and determine whether or not there are grounds to proceed. An attorney will check evidence, and may even help you find more if you become a client.
At C&B Law Group, we take great pride in helping our clients recover damages for personal injuries. We’ve helped clients recover compensation such as:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
Injuries one might suffer in a Peloton bike injury could include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck pain
- Broken bones
- Damaged nerves and muscles
- Lower body injuries
- Whiplash
- Internal bleeding
- Traumatic organ damage
- Concussions
- Upper Body injuries
- Chronic back pain
- Spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
Reach out to our team of Los Angeles attorneys at C&B Law Group today for a free consultation.