Accidents on the Ski Slopes

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

Unfortunately, some trips to the slopes result in serious personal injury to a skier or snowboarder, 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.

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. The availability of insurance coverage is also a consideration, with travelers' insurance frequently being a consideration in addition to homeowner's insurance.

We generally see four 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.

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 lawyer at Chalat Hatten & Koupal to discuss your ski accident, toll-free at 1-800-221-5526.