Ski Injury Compensation Claim

Skiing holidays can often be expensive mainly due to the remote nature of many of the destinations, and medical treatment in these areas follows that trend. So if you are injured on the ski slopes by a third party then you may want to consider making an injury claim. 

How can skiing injuries occur?

There are a number of ways that skiing injuries can occur and these can result in both short and long term consequences. One of the most common long term injuries that results from skiing is injuries to your knee. Many of these injuries are in fact wear and tear but if you have bought incorrectly designed or manufactured equipment, your skis could be putting additional stress on your knees.

Collisions are another major factor in ski slope injuries and these are the most common among inexperienced skiers. Speed demons tend to come flying down the hill at a rather fast pace and if you are an unsuspecting skier slowly trying to make your first way down then you can quite easily be collected by a more experience skier who simply doesn’t see you. If you are involved in a collision that isn’t your fault then you may be able to claim against the other party for your medical bills.

What types of injuries are common?

The ski slopes can render a whole range of injuries, but some of the most common include:

• Broken bones – falling off your skies, running into a tree or colliding with other skiers are all sure ways to go home with a broken bone
• Torn ligaments – most people forget that skiing is a physical activity and therefore do not correctly warm up or stretch before they perform the exercise, this can result in an overextension of muscles and the tearing of ligaments
• Bruising – falls can easily result in bruising which can turn into either a few simple marks on your skin or lead to more serious complications such as internal bleeding. 

How can I claim?

Skiing is an expensive sport and if you are injured to the point where you need to be airlifted to hospital then your vacation just got a whole lot more expensive. If you have been injured as the result of faulty equipment, or have been run into by a fellow skier, then you may be eligible to make a claim against the other party to cover your medical expenses and any loss of income you have incurred. 

Don’t be left out of pocket anymore. Contact the Legal Request team today on 0800 990 3500 and let our team of experts start working with you on your claim today.