Query: What are my rights if I was injured at the gym due to an improperly maintained piece of equipment?
Context: The gym manager at the community gym is correct about the waiver not applying to malfunctioning equipment.You already have the dental bill, but you should also obtain the dentist's report which will document the nature and extent of your injury.  The report will be used to determine the amount of compensation you receive for pain and suffering.  Compensation for pain and suffering is an amount in addition to the dental bill.  Your personal injury claim should include the dental bill, dental report and documentation of your wage loss.  Your personal injury claim should be filed with the insurance carrier for the apartment complex.  Compensation for the dental bill and wage loss is straight reimbursement.  As mentioned above, compensation for pain and suffering should be an amount in addition to the dental bill.  If you are dissatisfied with settlement offers from the insurance carrier, you can reject the offers and file a lawsuit against the apartment complex for negligence.  You will need to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.  It would be advisable to speak with a personal injury attorney.