Accidents on the Ski Slopes

 

Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC is the most experienced plaintiffs’ ski law firm in the United States. We have handled or consulted on hundreds of ski law cases. We have a record of multi- million verdicts and settlements in skier injury and skier collision cases.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a skier collision case, please give us a call for a free consultation. With our experience, and library of case materials, we can give you a thoughtful, ethical and reasonable consultation.

You can reach one of our ski lawyers by phone or by e-mail. Our experience allows us to move quickly on a case. The lawyers in the firm are all strong skiers and snow sports enthusiasts and can, if necessary, get on the snow to inspect a scene, interview witnesses, and understand an accident report.

Unfortunately, some trips to the slopes result in serious personal injury to a skier or snowboarder. Ski accidents and snowboard accidents are not just "car accidents on a snowhill." The dynamics of ski or snowboard collision are unique to the sport, as is the law governing ski accident claims. When a skier or snowboarder is injured in a ski accident, an experienced ski lawyer is critical to help navigate the complicated system of rules, regulations and ski safety statutes, allowing the injured skier or boarder to focus on recovering from his or her injuries.

At Chalat Hatten & Koupal, we have more experience with Colorado ski accident cases than any other plaintiffs' firm. We have settled and tried hundreds of Colorado ski accident cases since 1979.

The forces involved in ski accidents often result in serious orthopedic injuries and damage to internal organs. After years of handling ski accident cases, our ski lawyers understand the challenges of these injuries and the need to fully document the long road to recovery. 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.

Every ski accident is unique, and understanding the nuances of ski law is essential to pursuing a successful ski accident claim. 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 ski law. Though we are based in Colorado, our ski lawyers have handled ski accident cases across the nation. The availability of insurance coverage is also a consideration, with travelers' insurance frequently being a consideration in addition to homeowner's insurance coverage.

In our ski law practice, we generally see 4 types of ski accident cases:

• Ski Collisions
• Ski Area Negligence
• Ski Lift Accidents
• Ski Equipment Failure

Except when extraordinary circumstances are involved, a suit for a Colorado ski accident must be filed within two years of the accident. However, since many Colorado ski area employees are seasonal and leave the state, and frequently the country, after the ski season ends, we strongly encourage victims of a ski accident to contact us promptly. The earlier our ski lawyers can secure all the relevant evidence and testimony, the stronger your case becomes.

Handling all Cases on a Contingency Basis

In ski accident cases, as in all of our personal injury cases, you will only be asked to pay attorney fees if we are successful in recovering compensation for you.

Offering Free Consultations

Call for a free consultation with an experienced ski lawyer at Chalat Hatten & Koupal to discuss your ski accident, toll-free at 1-800-221-5526.