Are Ski Resorts Liable for Skiing Accidents?

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In late December 2016, 40-year-old Kelly Huber of San Antonio was killed after falling from a ski lift at Ski Granby Ranch resort in Colorado. In addition, her two children were injured in the fall. Most skiing injuries are considered an innate risk of the sport, and consequently, no liability is usually imposed upon a ski resort owner. For example, skiers often fall on icy ground and injure themselves. The icy ground, snow covered tree stumps, bushes and changing ground levels are all considered a natural occurrence and an inherent risk of skiing. While a ski resort owner is required to adequately maintain the conditions of the resort property and generally provide a safe environment for skiers, the owner may not be responsible for injuries resulting from the natural risks of skiing. If you are injured in a skiing accident, it is your obligation to prove that your injury was caused by the negligence of the resort owner in order to receive any compensation for damages. The resort owner may be liable for any damages caused by: Incorrect design or construction of a ski slope or slalom An existing danger (such as a steep drop) that was encountered without warning Lack of warning regarding dangers involving man-made objects (such as an unpadded steel pole) Failure to maintain equipment such as a ski lift properly Injuries that skiers impose upon themselves, such as collisions between skiers or structures, are generally not the responsibility of ski resort owners. However, injuries occurring as […]

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