Sandy Ski and Snowboard Accident Attorney
Many people enjoy skiing and snowboarding on the great Utah slopes. While you take on certain risks when you choose to engage in these activities, there are certain circumstances in which you may have a right to file a personal injury claim against other parties. The experienced South Jordan ski and snowboard accident lawyer from Handy & Handy can review your situation during a free case review.
Why You Need an Experienced Ski and Snowboard Accident Attorney on Your Side
Skiing and snowboarding accidents are unique legal claims in Utah. Unlike the team at Handy & Handy, many personal injury lawyers do not regularly handle these claims. Our attorneys:
- Are familiar with Utah’s Ski Resort Liability Act and its limitations on recovery
- Can argue common law principles of negligence against other skiers or snowboarders
- Are experienced at documenting the long-term impact of personal injuries
- Can file your case in court if a fair settlement offer is not made in your case
Call us today to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to explore your legal rights.
Utah’s Ski Resort Liability Act
Utah’s Ski Resort Liability Act delineates ski resort operator claims, stating that skiers, snowboarders, or other resort users cannot make a personal injury claim against a ski area operator for injuries resulting from the inherent risk of skiing. Under this law, you can’t file a claim for negligence based on natural dangers of skiing, such as:
- Snow conditions or a sudden change in weather conditions
- Snow, ice, or surface conditions in the skiing area
- Variations in terrain, such as those caused by slope design, jumps, rails, or other constructed or natural terrains
- Natural objects, such as trees or cliffs
- Manmade objects part of the ski resort, such as lift towers, signs, or enclosures
- Collisions with other skiers
Ski area operators must post clear signs about the inherent risks of skiing and their limitation on liability at one or more prominent locations within each ski area.
Utah’s ski law allows personal injury claims against ski resort operators when they intentionally or maliciously fail to protect skiers or warn them about the dangerous use of a ski area, activity in a ski area, or a hazardous condition or structure that causes the skier’s or snowboarder’s injury.
Legal Claims Against Other Skiers and Snowboarders
The Ski Resort Liability Act does not specify the duties and responsibilities of other skiers or snowboarders. However, these individuals may be held responsible when they act negligently. Skiers and snowboarders are responsible for skiing or snowboarding according to their skill level, looking out for other resort users, and obeying posted warning signs. When they violate this duty, they could be held responsible for the injuries they cause.
Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation with an Experienced Ski and Snowboard Accident Attorney
Were you or a loved one injured in a ski or snowboard accident? At Handy & Handy, we represent individuals injured in these accidents, seeking to hold the responsible parties accountable for the harm they caused. We can seek compensation against negligent skiers, snowboarders, or ski resort operators. Call us today to learn about your legal options during a free case review.