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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

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20 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 25,256

Average amount of compensation for 2019

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≈ 8 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court - Pleven

Workplace accident cases

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5 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 67,455

Average amount of compensation for 2019

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≈ 8 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court – Ruse

Workplace accident cases

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37 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 42,925

Average amount of compensation for 2016

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≈ 8 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court – Burgas

Workplace accident cases

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21 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 19,231.50

Average amount of compensation for 2016

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≈ 11 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court – Varna

Workplace accident cases

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28 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 29,660

Average compensation awarded in 2017 ≈ 8 months

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≈ 11 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court – Plovdiv

Workplace accident cases

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93 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 49,625

Average amount of compensation for 2016

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≈ 10 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

Sofia District Court

Workplace accident cases

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182 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 34,318.10

Average compensation awarded in 2018

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≈ 12 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court – Ruse

Cases for bodily injuries

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30 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 5,950

Average amount of compensation for 2016

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≈ 9 months

Average duration during the period 2016 – 2018

District Court – Burgas

Cases for bodily injuries

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29 CASES

Filed during the period 2016 – 2018

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BGN 4,300

Average compensation awarded in 2018

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≈ 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.

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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?

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We make an attempt at voluntary settlement of the dispute – we hold a meeting with the responsible person, at which the lawyers from the legal team of Georgiev and Petrov Law Firm try to negotiate the best conditions for you. After your approval of the parameters of this settlement, we may proceed to its signing.
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In the absence of an agreement, we initiate civil court proceedings in order to claim the compensation due to you for pecuniary and/or non-pecuniary damages. The fee and the way in which the charges should be paid are to be agreed after a consultation, which we can offer you.
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If criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the specific incident, the team of Georgiev and Petrov Law Firm may represent you in the course of the criminal proceedings.
It is important to note that civil claims may be brought in criminal proceedings, with a view to saving additional expenses.
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In the event of a successful outcome of the case/cases, we initiate enforcement proceedings, and the team of Georgiev and Petrov Law Firm will represent you before a private enforcement agent, through whom you will actually receive the amount awarded by the court decision, through seizure of the debtor’s bank accounts or other appropriate actions.
This article does not constitute legal advice and aims to draw attention to certain aspects of the obligation to pay compensation for pecuniary and/or non-pecuniary damages.

Get Your Compensation

You can reach us by phone at: +359 883 333 797 or by booking an appointment.
If our team is able to take your case, you will be notified in writing by email and your consultation request will be confirmed. Only cases that meet the conditions under the Bar Act. are accepted.
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