Winter sports like skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, and snowboarding are popular—but they also come with serious risks. Each year, thousands of people suffer preventable injuries due to unsafe conditions, defective equipment, or negligent behavior. When those injuries are caused by someone else’s actions, a personal injury claim may be appropriate.
Winter sports injuries range from minor to life-altering. The most common include:
These injuries often require emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and time away from work.
Ski and snowboard injuries frequently occur due to:
Ski resorts have a duty to maintain safe conditions. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for resulting injuries.
Ice skating accidents commonly involve:
Property owners and rink operators are responsible for keeping skating areas reasonably safe.
Snowmobile injuries are often severe and may involve:
These accidents can involve multiple liable parties, including manufacturers, rental companies, or other operators.
Additional winter injury scenarios include:
Who May Be Liable?
Depending on the situation, liability may fall on:
An experienced personal injury attorney can investigate the facts and identify all responsible parties.
If you’re injured:
A personal injury lawyer can:
Winter sports injuries can have long-term consequences. If your injury was caused by negligence, you should not be left to deal with the financial burden alone. The attorneys at Dreyer Boyajian LLP can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
