Although it might be a surprise to some, California is a top destination for winter-sport enthusiasts, specifically skiing and snowboarding. In fact, California has twenty-nine ski resorts, which include two of the largest resorts in the country. Skiing and snowboarding are both sports that come with a risk. Many different accidents can occur. Some due to inexperience, lack of practice, or even poor conditions on the slopes. However, some accidents can actually occur due to the negligence of other skiers and snowboarders.
That is, intoxicated skiers and snowboarders may cause accidents that could seriously injure innocent people that just happen to be nearby. Can I sue if I was struck by a skier who was drunk at the time? Can I sue if I was struck by a snowboarder who was drunk at the time?
If you or a loved one was injured after being struck by a skier or snowboarder that was intoxicated, you could have grounds to sue. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm is committed to fighting for the rights of those who have been injured due to the negligence of other parties. If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you and your family after a skiing or snowboarding incident caused by someone who was under the influence, contact us today. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed.
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Injuries Caused by Skiing and Snowboarding Collisions
If you are struck by another skier or snowboarder, you can potentially suffer many different injuries. Some of these injuries may include the following:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Hip injuries
- Pelvic injuries
- Knee injuries
- Dislocations
- Hand, arm, foot, and leg fractures
- Ankle and wrist injuries
- Broken bones, in general
- Impalement injuries
- Lacerations
- Scrapes and bruises
These injuries might seem only minor listed above. However, the truth is that victims of these incidents are likely to suffer a combination of injuries and usually the harm suffered is quite extensive. Many of these incidents lead to permanent harm, and some can be fatal.
No matter the harm that you or a loved one suffered after being struck by an intoxicated snowboarder or skier, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible to explore the legal options available to you.
Can I Sue if I am Struck by a Skier or Snowboarder that was Intoxicated?
Yes, you may be able to sue. In general, skiers and snowboarders accept that there are certain risks that come with participating in a sport. Some of these risks may include colliding with equipment, falling due to changes in terrain, falling due to snow conditions, etc. Even colliding with other skiers and snowboarders is a potential risk.
Without a doubt, accidents happen – and two skiers or snowboarders that are doing everything to ensure their safety and the safety of others around them may still collide with each other. In this case, injured parties may not have grounds to sue. However, if one of the skiers or snowboarders was intoxicated – whether under the influence of drugs or alcohol – then victims are likely to have grounds to sue. This is because the other party involved was intoxicated and increased the risk of a collision happening. In other words, victims might have grounds to sue the negligent snowboarder or skier. Because of this, the resort may also face some liability (for selling ski lift tickets to intoxicated guests, for allowing intoxicated guests on the ski lift, for continuing to sell alcohol to an intoxicated guest, etc.); however, it may be difficult to prove that the resort is liable for these incidents.
For more information about your right to sue after being struck by a skier or a snowboarder that was drunk at the time, contact us today.
Can I Recover Compensation for My Injuries?
Skiing under the influence and snowboarding under the influence, alike, can result in crashes that can leave innocent victims with severe injuries. If you pursue a claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Although every claim is different, some of the compensation that you could potentially recover could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Wrongful death benefits (awarded to survivors)
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm, our team is committed to getting our clients the maximum compensation available for their claims. If you have questions about the possible value of your claim or the time that it can take to settle your claim, do not hesitate to reach out to our experts. These cases can be worth anywhere from $150,000 to $3 million, depending on very specific case details, and can potentially take up to two years to settle. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today.
How Long Do I Have to File My Claim?
This is one of the most important questions that anyone could ask. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims on time, then they run the risk of losing their right to sue entirely. What is the statute of limitations for my claim? In the state of California, injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations which gives claimants two years to file their claims. The same applies to wrongful death claims.
For more information about the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, contact us today. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your claim on time.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you or a member of your family were struck by a skier or snowboarder that was under the influence at the time of the collision, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit for the harm suffered. If you are looking to speak with a lawyer to explore the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling injury claims and wrongful death claims alike, always doing everything necessary to protect the rights of our clients and get them the payouts that they are owed for their claims. The Normandie Law Firm can help you with your claim!
We offer free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to start your claim or looking to redirect your claim after already starting it with another law firm, our team can help you. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim. To benefit from these free legal services, contact us today.
Our team is proud to offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, which ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Additionally, our firm works on contingency. This means that our clients will not be responsible for any legal costs unless their claims are successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be responsible for paying any legal costs whatsoever.
If you are ready to speak with our lawyers about your right to sue after being struck by an intoxicated skier or snowboarder, contact us today.
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