skiing accidents

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no win, no fee

If you enter into a ‘no win no fee’ agreement, there is no cost to you in perusing the claim, win or lose.

If you suffered a skiing accident caused by faulty equipment, inadequate tuition, or the actions of another skier, snow-boarder, or tobogganist, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Contact Blake Lapthorn, using the details below, for an assessment by our specialist team of lawyers handling travel and holiday claims.

The International Ski Federation has established ten rules of conduct for skiers and snowboarders to follow when on the slopes. Although not binding, they should be followed, and may provide evidence of negligence if breached.

what type of accident can I claim for?

If you receive tuition from a ski school, and the instructor does not give adequate tuition, or takes you off-piste resulting in an accident, you may have a claim against the ski school or the instructor.
If a ski lift is not properly maintained, and as a result you sustain injury, you may have a claim against the ski resort or lift owner.
If you are injured as a result of faulty ski equipment that you have hired, you may have a claim against the person you hired the equipment from.
If another skier injures you and you can show breach of the Ski Federation rules of conduct you may have a claim against that skier.

where can my claim be brought?

This will depend largely on how and where the accident occurred, and how the holiday was booked. In a surprisingly large number of cases we are able to bring the claim in England or Wales. Call us for a free assessment as to where your claim can be brought.

Blake Lapthorn will consider the possible locations for your claim, bearing in mind where to obtain the best compensation, the legal costs, and different legal systems of different countries.

how quickly should I claim?

Contact us as soon as possible, taking advantage of our free initial consultation. Time limits will apply to your claim. If your holiday was a package holiday, the claim must be within three years, but claims outside the UK can have much shorter time limits.

funding your claim – the best option for you

We will discuss all funding options with you, most personal injury claims can be persued at no cost to you. You may have legal expenses insurance on your travel insurance, house insurance, or on your car insurance. Trade union membership sometimes includes legal expenses insurance. Alternatively, your claim may be eligible for our ‘no win no fee’ arrangement.

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For further information, please contact Daniel Scognamiglio in the Travel team by telephone 023 8085 7423 or email daniel.scognamiglio@bllaw.co.uk