Ski Accidents

Colorado's ski resorts are one of the state's many great features.  Unfortunately, some trips to the slopes result in serious personal injury to a skier, who must then decide where to turn for help navigating the complicated system of rules, regulations and statutes while trying to focus on recovering from his or her injuries. The overwhelming consequences of a ski-related injury are even worse when, due to the negligence of someone else, the injury results in a wrongful death, and family and friends are left to sort out the legal details while they try to cope with their loss.

At Chalat Hatten, we understand ski cases.  We have settled and tried hundreds of Colorado ski accident cases since 1979.  Often, a ski injury case will focus on the "threshold question" of whether or not the injury or death was related to a risk that the skier assumed. The answer not only depends on the facts of the accident, but also on state law.

In Colorado, we generally see five types of ski cases:

• Collision cases
• Lift cases
• Fall cases
• Instructor
• Equipment cases

For in-depth information on ski law and ski cases, visit www.skisafety.com, or call 1-866-701-7292 to speak with an experienced attorney.