Ogden Ski and Snowboard Accident Attorney
If you were recently skiing on the slopes in Ogden, you were likely looking for a good time – not an accident that left you with serious injuries. While there are certain dangers inherent in skiing or snowboarding, another party’s negligence could provide the basis of a legal claim for you to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Handy & Handy can assist you with personal injury claims against negligent parties.
How Handy & Handy Can Help You
When you choose Handy & Handy to represent you in your ski or snowboard accident claim, you get:
- Over 50 years of combined experience in personal injury
- A firm with a track record of success
- Attorneys who care and take the time to get to know you and your story so they can best help you
Our attorneys pride themselves on their relentless pursuit of justice. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. Call us today for a free case review.
When Do I Have a Legal Claim Against a Ski Resort?
Utah’s Ski Resort Liability Act states specific legal responsibilities that ski area operators must comply with. These parties must post clear signs about the risks of skiing and their limitations regarding liability at prominent locations. Signage may communicate:
- The difficulty of different slopes
- Clear boundary lines for the ski area
- The proper use of ski lifts
- The presence of man-made structures that are not clearly visible
- The possibility of a sudden change in weather or surface conditions
- Changes in terrain caused by natural or manmade constructions
- The presence of natural objects, such as cliffs or trees
However, ski resort operators are only responsible for injuries that arise out of not following these rules and only for injuries that occur within marked ski area boundaries.
Sometimes, ski resorts try to avoid paying injury claims by having resort visitors sign liability waivers. However, these waivers may not be well constructed, so you may still have a legal claim even if you signed such a waiver. An experienced Ogden ski and snowboarding accident attorney can review the waiver and explain your legal rights.
When Do I Have a Legal Claim Against Another Skier or Snowboarder?
Sometimes, accidents may be due to the negligence of another skier or snowboarder. To recover compensation from another ski resort visitor, you must show negligence. This involves four legal elements:
Legal Duty
All skiers and snowboarders who are in the presence of others must act in a way to avoid foreseeable injuries to others. They have a legal duty to:
- Ski within their ability level
- Look out for other people
- Control their course and speed
- Obey posted warning signs
- Follow the ski operator’s instructions
- Not trespass
- Stay clear of signs and equipment
Breach of Duty
A breach of duty is what someone did to cause injury to another resort user, such as skiing beyond their ability, too fast, or into the path of another skier.
Causation
You must prove that whatever the skier or snowboarder did wrong is what actually caused your injuries and not some other cause.
Damages
Damages are the losses you sustained as a result of the accident, such as medical expenses and lost income. Our experienced legal team can help you prove each element of your claim. Contact us today to begin with a free case review.
Contact Our Skilled Ogden Ski and Snowboard Accident Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one was injured in a recent ski or snowboarding accident, Handy & Handy can help. Our Ogden ski and snowboard accident lawyers can investigate your case, gather evidence, and demand full compensation. Call us to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.