I understand you're angry about your wife's injury, but clearly this was an accident. As PP noted, any type of bar or "thing to grab onto" near a step would pose a far greater hazard.

I expect your wife has poor bone density, which explains the severity of her injury. Focus on that rather than trying to find someone to blame.

And google accessories to hide her cast/brace at the wedding. I am sure someone on Etsy has designed something lovely.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do Americans always have to sue someone for something? Your wife fell. It’s an unfortunate accident and no you shouldn’t be able to sue someone!!!

OP here. I didn't say anything about suing. Thinking about some kind of courtesy comp. IMO safety should be the first priority for older people, and DW is on Medicare.

"Courtesy comp" is just another way of saying "settlement". So is this gym like a physical therapy for the elderly type of place? Or just like another gym such as Gold's? That would make a difference in terms of professional responsibilty.

I think it’s fair for the gym to let you out of the contract. Have you had any conversations with them?

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Anonymous wrote:Why do Americans always have to sue someone for something? Your wife fell. It’s an unfortunate accident and no you shouldn’t be able to sue someone!!!

OP here. I didn't say anything about suing. Thinking about some kind of courtesy comp. IMO safety should be the first priority for older people, and DW is on Medicare.

Did she work with a trainer that specifically trains the elderly? Otherwise I am not sure why you would expect something more than what a regular trainer would do.

If he had done it next to a bar or something she would have fallen and hit her head on that and you would want to sue them for not doing it in an open space.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. When she stumbled she looked for something to grab onto, and there was nothing there. I question the safety of the setup, with just a step, and nothing to grab and no effective spotter.

There's usually nothing to grab on to in a step class. There are rows of steps and people just step up and down.

Are you elderly or have mobility issues?

It happens.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. When she stumbled she looked for something to grab onto, and there was nothing there. I question the safety of the setup, with just a step, and nothing to grab and no effective spotter.

Most people don't need a bar or a spotter to take a step. If your wife does, she should have said something.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do Americans always have to sue someone for something? Your wife fell. It’s an unfortunate accident and no you shouldn’t be able to sue someone!!!

OP here. I didn't say anything about suing. Thinking about some kind of courtesy comp. IMO safety should be the first priority for older people, and DW is on Medicare.

That has nothing to do with her fall.

Anonymous wrote:Why do Americans always have to sue someone for something? Your wife fell. It’s an unfortunate accident and no you shouldn’t be able to sue someone!!!

OP here. I didn't say anything about suing. Thinking about some kind of courtesy comp. IMO safety should be the first priority for older people, and DW is on Medicare.

Unless your wife was a known fall risk and this was reflected in the waiver she no doubt signed when contracting for the services, the gym need not do anything for you. They might comp the session and/or release your wife from paying for future sessions she might have promised to pay for, but they are under no obligation. Frankly, as a PP said, given your reaction, if I were the gym, I would avoid any further discussion.

Why do Americans always have to sue someone for something? Your wife fell. It’s an unfortunate accident and no you shouldn’t be able to sue someone!!!

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. When she stumbled she looked for something to grab onto, and there was nothing there. I question the safety of the setup, with just a step, and nothing to grab and no effective spotter.

You're grasping at straws here now. It's an unfortunate situation. These types of stumbles are an inherent risk built into working out.

Yeah, stepping *up* is usually not an issue--it's much more stable than stepping down. I would never think to spot a healthy person doing a single step up. Unless she had known balance issues, which she should have made clear, it's just an unfortunate accident.

Nothing. Your wife tripped and fell. Why should the gym do anything? This thinking is exactly what I wrong with America. Stuff happens.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. When she stumbled she looked for something to grab onto, and there was nothing there. I question the safety of the setup, with just a step, and nothing to grab and no effective spotter.

You're grasping at straws here now. It's an unfortunate situation. These types of stumbles are an inherent risk built into working out.