SKI ACCIDENTS

Ski and Snowboard Accidents 

Were you or a family member injured in an accident on the Colorado snowy slopes, or hiking or mountain biking trails due to a safety violation or defective ski equipment like an chairlift? Maybe you were hit by a defective lift carrying another passenger, or you hit a hidden pole? If so, the skilled attorneys at Chernosky Law Offices may be able to help.

Our ski accident attorneys are skilled at determining liability to ensure our clients have the best chance of obtaining the financial compensation they deserve!

Injuries sustained in ski or snowboard accidents frequently include:

• Broken bones

• Spinal cord injuries

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Back injuries

• Internal organ damage

• Neck injuries

• Shoulder dislocations or sprains

• Concussion

• Knee injuries

In addition to ski and snowboarding accidents, we also help with general injuries involving:

• Other equipment

• Other skiers

• Ski Patrol

• Ski resort staff

• Slip and fall on the wet ground indoors, possibly at a restaurant, ski lodge or hotel

• Parking lot driver collision

Ski Resort Negligence

Owners of ski resorts are obligated to keep their facilities secure for visitors. When someone is injured because of improper owner maintenance or negligence, they may have the right to initiate claims for compensation. Each case is different, so it’s crucial to speak with a ski accident lawyer as soon as possible for legal advice on ski resort accidents.

Ski Equipment Failure

When equipment malfunctions and you are injured, you may be able to take legal action to get compensation for your damages. If ski bindings failed to disengage, the manufacturer or the business that fitted the equipment may have acted negligently.



We have experience evaluating equipment failure and can help you determine whether a failure to release was the product of negligence.

Collisions Caused By Reckless Skiers or Snowboarders

When skiers or snowboarders collide, injuries can occur. These types of events each have unique circumstances and require a comprehensive investigation to establish culpability.

Snowboarders and skiers have a responsibility to exercise reasonable caution when participating in their sport. Therefore, irresponsible snowboarding or skiing, whether brought on by dangerous speeds, carelessness, or other reasons, is not acceptable and may be a cause for legal action.

Homeowners’ Insurance May Cover Negligence Claims

A crucial element not commonly known when it comes to injuries brought on by other skiers or snowboarders is that you may be able to file a claim with a homeowner’s policy. Many homeowners have insurance that will cover losses resulting from careless conduct by themselves or family members, including their children. The skilled attorneys at Chernosky Law Offices can help you get the maximum amount relief possible from a home owner’s policy. 

With the help of an experienced ski accident lawyer, you can pursue the maximum compensation possible. Call Chernosky Law Offices today for a free consultation.

Understanding Ski Lift Accidents

Ski lifts are mechanical devices that are designed to be efficient and safe in snow conditions. Ski resorts and ski lift manufacturers must ensure their equipment is properly maintained before being used by the public. However, equipment malfunctions occasionally happen, and severe injuries could result depending on how it was used.

When an accident happens during a ride, it can be because of inadequate maintenance by the ski area operator, a flawed engineering design, or a manufacturer error. Importantly, more than 90 percent of lift accidents happen when a skier is loading or unloading, resulting from either rider error or poorly trained ski lift operators. Injuries resulting from these machines to many skiers are often avoidable when reasonable care is exercised by the land owners and property managers and with an adequate warning from the people who built machinery you are using.

The liability issue is typically resolved by weighing the operator’s obligation to exercise extreme caution against the responsibility of the skier or passenger to pay close attention, possess the necessary abilities to board the ski lift, and pay attention to all displayed information and directions. If equipment has been poor since its construction, then not just the person who operated it or rented it may be liable. The manufacturer may also be responsible for the malfunction (defective chairlift, etc.). 

Unfortunately, unloading mishaps can be the consequence of a lift operator’s negligence due to a short ramp, poor maintenance, or refusal to stop the ski lifts to let riders who are known to be inexperienced disembark safely. 

Other Common Ski and Snowboard Accidents

Winter sports like snowboarding and skiing are enjoyed by millions of people each year. However, despite how much we adore the snowy slopes, there are almost 600,000 recorded injuries each year.

Contact us for a free consultation if you were injured in a ski or snowboarding accident, or a defective or poorly maintained ski lift, or the ski resort’s negligence. Our legal team works on a contingency fee basis, so we don’t get paid until we successfully negotiate a settlement on your behalf.