Sports participants warned of insurance need for major injury

Call follows court ruling that claim for 'very serious injuries' when man fell through sports clubhouse roof could not succeed as he was a member of the club and effectively could not sue himself

Volunteers and players risk not having enough cover through normal insurance. Picture: Ken Sutton/Inpho

Sports participants at all levels have been warned they should take out extra insurance to cover them in case of major or catastrophic injury.

It comes as it emerged that those who receive injuries during their playing career or suffer accidents while taking part in activities may face significant legal hurdles to secure compensation in the courts for their injuries.