Skiing Accident Claims

Our approach to skiing injury claims

We have many years of experience in bringing skiing injury claims for individuals who have had been hurt on holiday. Whether your accident was due to faulty equipment, a fall on the slopes, inadequate training or any other reasons which were not your fault we can help you with your claim. 

Contact our specialist solicitors to talk about your skiing injury claim

Please call 0800 916 9046, email enquiries@rjw.co.uk or use the short skiing injury enquiry form. Our dedicated Sports Unit solicitors operate from offices across the country and can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK. 

Skiing injury facts

• Fatigue is one of the most common factors that leads to skiing accidents
• Majority of ski injures are the result of an isolated fall. Most of these because of user error, loss of control, travelling too fast for the conditions etc.
• 10% of ski accidents arise from a collision
• 5% are 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 or snowboarding off-piste

• Outside the marked pistes and itineraries are areas which are NOT protected from alpine dangers 
• Signs around the ski area will warn you when avalanche danger is present (see Avalanches)
• Even when there is no warning of avalanches there could be local snow slides
• Unless you know an area well, only ski/board off-piste with a guide

IF IN DOUBT NEVER SKI/SNOWBOARD AWAY FROM THE MARKED SKI RUNS

The Ten Rules of Skiing Conduct

• Respect: Do not endanger others
• Control: Adapt the manner and speed of your skiing to your ability and to the general conditions on the mountain
• Choice of route: The skier/snowboarder in front has priority - leave enough space
• Overtaking: Leave plenty of space when overtaking a slower skier/snowboarder
• Entering and starting: Look up and down the mountain each time before starting or entering a marked run
• Stopping: Only stop at the edge of the piste or where you can easily be seen
• Climbing: When climbing up or down, always keep to the side of the piste
• Signs: Obey all signs and markings - they are there for your safety
• Assistance: In case of accidents provide help and alert the rescue service
• Identification: All those involved in an accident, including witnesses, should exchange names and addresses
  
  All the above rules are binding by law and apply to both skiers and snowboarders.

For further information visit The International Ski Federation (FIS)