Can I claim for a skiing injury?

We've helped a wide variety of clients to claim compensation after a skiing or winter holiday accident that was not their fault.

Our clients have successfully claimed for everything from serious head and spinal injuries to broken bones resulting from snowboarding injuries. Below are some of the most common examples of accidents that may lead to a claim:

• Dangerous skiing or snowboarding practices by others
• Unkept or poorly maintained skiing equipment
• Poor quality instructions from a ski instructor
• Dangerous signposting or misplacement of equipment on piste
• Faulty ski lifts

Whatever caused your accident, if it was caused by the negligence of another, Slater and Gordon can help you claim the skiing accident compensation you deserve.

What are the facts about skiing accidents?

• Fatigue is one of the most common factors that leads to skiing accidents
• The majority of ski injuries are the result of an isolated fall. Most of these are because of user error, loss of control, travelling too fast for the conditions, etc.
• 10% of ski accidents arise from a collision
• 5% are ski lift related
• 5% of ski accidents are a result of equipment failure (e.g. binding releasing inadvertently)
• 25% of ski accidents are caused by collision with a tree, pylon or other people. Of these 60-70% require hospital admission
• Skiing off-piste is one of the most sure fire ways to end up in danger. If in doubt never ski or snowboard away from marked ski runs.

How long do I have to skiing accident claim?

UK law generally states that you have three years from the date of an accident to make a claim for compensation. However, the laws in different countries vary, so the sooner you get in touch with one of our expert skiing accident solicitors, the better.

Speak to a skiing injury solicitor

Does it matter if my skiing accident happened abroad?

Whilst it can sometimes be more complicated to claim for an accident that happened abroad, there are a wide variety of cross country treaties that ensure it is as easy and painless as possible to make a claim for compensation. Slater and Gordon has a wealth of expertise and experience in helping our clients claim for compensation globally.

• Read more on claiming in the US
• Read more on claiming in Europe

What is my skiing accident compensation claim worth?

The amount a claim is worth differs based on multiple factors such as the severity of the injury sustained, if any rehabilitation or medical treatment is needed and whether or not any other claims can be made for loss of earnings for example. Read more on what you can claim for here.

Speak to a skiing accident solicitor

Slater and Gordon will provide a sympathetic, professional and honest approach to people who come to us with injuries from a skiing accident.

When you've suffered a skiing accident, you need experts you can talk to and trust. Contact our solicitors about making a skiing accident compensation claim on 0330 041 5869 or online here.