Even though it is not something that the skiing industry takes particular pleasure in discussing, skiing accidents happen with greater regularity than most people are aware of. This kind of trauma often results in devastating injuries because of the weather conditions, speed of impact and other risky factors. We should know — our law office shares a love for outdoor recreation with our skiing accident clients, and one of our lawyers suffered a spinal cord injury while skiing in 2004.
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In Colorado, you cannot sue a skiing resort because of dangerous or defective mountain design whether you are injured in any of the following ski resort towns:
- Vail
- Aspen
- Breckenridge
- Telluride
- Steamboat Springs
- Beaver Creek
- Copper Park
- Winter Park
Experienced Colorado Ski Lift Injury Lawyers
In fact, due to some fairly recent legislation, there are only two types of skiing accidents that allow the injured parties to sue for compensation. They are:
- Accidents resulting from defective or improperly run ski lifts, and
- Skier-to-skier collisions.
According to the law, skier collisions only happen when one skier is behaving recklessly or carelessly. Just like there are rules for safe driving, there are also rules for safe skiing. Each skier takes the legal responsibility upon themselves to make sure that they don't endanger others on the slope. As skiing has gotten more popular and the slopes have become more crowded, these accidents have become more common, leading to debilitating, catastrophic injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain damage
- Major fractures and crushed bones
What if the Other Skier Is From Another State?
Because Colorado's slopes draw in skiers from throughout the nation and the world, it's often the case that the two skiers involved in the collision are from different states. This is referred to as "diversity in citizenship," and it means that the personal injury claim must be filed in federal court. The Colorado ski accident attorneys at Wills & Adams, LLP, are licensed to argue before state and federal courts, and they have much experience in both.
For a free initial consultation with Wills & Adams, LLP, if you have suffered a ski lift injury or collision with another skier, you can contact us online or call (719) 387-9923. We can also be reached toll free at (866) 461-7749.
