Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to spend a few days with friends and loved ones going down the slopes enjoying the speed as well as camaraderie that comes with skiing in general. In addition, in some states such as California and Colorado, it snows up in the mountains year round, guaranteeing tons of fun any time of the year for those who have the time and financial wherewithal to engage in these sports.

Whether you are a skier or prefer the more creative snowboarding, a lot of fun is to be had by all trying out different tricks and maneuvers as you enjoy the crisp, cold air while being simultaneously protected from it by layers of insulating clothing. That said, a day in the mountains on a ski resort can turn into the day from hell if skiers or snowboarders collide at high or moderate speed, resulting in serious injuries.

It is important to note that legally, everyone is expected to act in a manner that is reasonable in order to protect other skiing enthusiasts via a legal principle known as duty of care, which also includes the ski resort management and instructors. This duty of care helps establish safety standards which then leads to the prevention of avoidable injuries.

That said, it is not uncommon for ski resort management to state that shared responsibility is implied when one chooses to go out on the mountains, which may complicated matters when an individual decides to seek out legal recourse. A breach of duty of care carried out by any party is usually preceded by negligence for which on can file a claim in order to recover money damage arising out of the injuries sustained as a ski resort guest.

That said, these claims tend to be complex given the fact that you may have signed a waiver absolving the resort of any liability, and the other party who may have caused the collision may not be amenable to accepting responsibility.

To this end, it is important to seek out the assistance of an experienced ski injuries attorney so you can have a comprehensive understanding of your rights, the compensation process as well as the exact value of damages you can seek due to your injuries, and we’re here to help you figure this out from start to finish – read on to find out more.

Are you looking for the best ski resort injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced skiing injury lawyers at McCready Law have combined legal experience spanning over 90 YEARS where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans across the country and from all walks of life recover substantial compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations.

Over the decades, we’ve recovered over $260 million for our clients, and the secret to our massive success lies in a number of factors: we personally handle all claims as Bonafide and tenured attorneys unlike most law firms who shunt cases over to inexperienced paralegals, we ensure to keep clients updated on the progress of their cases as and when needed, we make use of the available resources at our disposal such as investigators, physicians,  forensic experts and more in order to ensure our legal arguments are bullet-proof, and we are not afraid to litigate should it come down to it as taking a case to court is often the best way to recover maximum compensation allowed by the law, compared to most law firms who often simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations which often ends in a paltry payout to the injured party. If you were involved in a skiing or snowboarding collision at a ski resort, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Common Causes of Skiing Collisions

Here are some of the most common causes of ski slope collisions:

Inexperience and Skill Levels

Skiers may possess different skill levels when it comes to the sport, and all these individuals may go down one slope at time, meaning that while the experienced ones may zip and wave down the slopes, the naïve ones may struggle to control their direction and speed, leading to accidents due to collisions.

Crowded Slopes

Ski resort management is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that ski slopes are spaced out and only allow a set number of patrons at any given time so that ski enthusiasts have enough space to maneuver without the likelihood of ramming into other skiers or snowboarders. In addition, crowded slopes may make it more likely for collisions to occur as there may not be enough space to avoid the same during sudden changes in direction or stops.

Speeding

Excessive speeding is one of the major causes of collisions in ski resorts particularly where there are no supervisors or skiing resort assistants to prevent the same. Skiers and snowboarders may speed due to the adrenaline rush that comes with it, or due to peer pressure.

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When it comes to who is liable for ski injuries, the concept of shared liability may be inferred by the ski resort whose management may state that snowboarders and skiers alike have a duty to act with reasonable care to avoid collisions. That said, liability can be determined by assessing the actions of each participant, listening to witness accounts as well as taking stock of the resort’s rules and regulations.

That said, it is the responsibility of the ski resort to make sure that ski slopes are maintained regularly via grooming and hazard marking, training their staff to monitor behavior as well as respond effectively to accidents, and manage crowds effectively via policies such as capacity limits and traffic control. In the end, injuries sustained while skiing or snowboarding may be attributed to lapses in duty of care by the ski resort management.

If you were injured while skiing, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to serving you.