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Sports Incidents
When can I claim compensation for damages suffered while practising sport?
Practising sport is an integral part of the life of the modern person. Active exercise is a major factor for a healthy lifestyle, but unfortunately, it sometimes also leads to damage to health.
For many of these incidents, it is possible to claim compensation for the damages suffered.
The right to compensation arises when the injury has not been caused solely and exclusively as a result of your own actions.
District Court - Shumen
Workplace accident cases
20 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 25,256
Average amount of compensation for 2019
≈ 8 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court - Pleven
Workplace accident cases
5 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 67,455
Average amount of compensation for 2019
≈ 8 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court – Ruse
Workplace accident cases
37 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 42,925
Average amount of compensation for 2016
≈ 8 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court – Burgas
Workplace accident cases
21 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 19,231.50
Average amount of compensation for 2016
≈ 11 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court – Varna
Workplace accident cases
28 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 29,660
Average compensation awarded in 2017 ≈ 8 months
≈ 11 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court – Plovdiv
Workplace accident cases
93 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 49,625
Average amount of compensation for 2016
≈ 10 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
Sofia District Court
Workplace accident cases
182 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 34,318.10
Average compensation awarded in 2018
≈ 12 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court – Ruse
Cases for bodily injuries
30 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 5,950
Average amount of compensation for 2016
≈ 9 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
District Court – Burgas
Cases for bodily injuries
29 CASES
Filed during the period 2016 – 2018
BGN 4,300
Average compensation awarded in 2018
≈ 8 months
Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018
For what incidents can I seek compensation in sport?
Compensation in the course of practising sport may be sought both for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages.
Amount of compensation for football incidents
01. Pecuniary damages are mainly related to the expenses that the injured person incurred in connection with their treatment during a sports activity.
Such are the expenses for medicines, medical examinations, rehabilitation procedures, etc. In the course of active activity, these expenses may be significant in amount; it is important to keep the receipts that prove they were incurred.
02. Non-pecuniary damages, on the other hand, are due for the pain and suffering endured from the incident during the sport.
The amount of compensation for them may vary within a wide range and depends on the duration of the recovery period, the age of the injured person, the degree of recovery, and other facts and circumstances. Non-pecuniary damages may also be claimed because of the inability, due to the injury, to actively practise sports activities.
Who is liable for damages during sports?
The answer to this question depends on where and under what circumstances the incident occurred. If the injury occurred as a result of poorly maintained sports facilities or infrastructure, liability lies with the person who has the obligation to take care of their maintenance and repair when needed. In the case of an open-air fitness area, this will be the municipality as its owner.
If the injury occurred in a fitness centre, liability is borne by its owner. In the event of an incident caused directly by the actions of another person, the latter will be liable for the damages suffered.
What is the procedure for claiming liability?
