Skiing Accidents

New Hampshire Ski Accident Attorneys

Representing Accident Victims Throughout New England Since 1987

Many people enjoy winter sports in New Hampshire, and skiing is a very popular activity among residents and tourists alike. Ski areas often are immune from liability for ski accidents, but many mountains that run ski areas have to be able to maintain their premises in a safe manner where snow and ice are an everyday circumstance. Ski lodges, ski repair shops, and other shops at ski areas are often the source of people sustaining injuries. If you’ve been hurt at a skiing area, you need a ski accident attorney who can help you with these premises liability cases—you need the team at Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A. Since 1987, our New Hampshire skiing accident attorneys and team have been fighting for the rights of those who have been wrongly injured in accidents caused by negligence and carelessness. We can put our experience to work for you.

Have you been injured at a ski resort? Call Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A. today at (603) 742-5222 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our ski accident lawyers in New Hampshire. 

What Are The Most Common Ski Accident-Related Injuries?

There are different injuries you can sustain in a skiing accident, depending on how the accident occurred and where you landed after being struck or slipping and falling.

Some of the most common skiing accident-related injuries our New Hampshire ski accident attorneys have seen include:

  • Head injuries
  • Wrist fractures
  • Shoulder injuries
  • and ACL tears

All of which can be severe and require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. There are certain steps we recommend taking after a skiing accident to provide for your own health and safety, as well as to set yourself up for success if you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit against those responsible.

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What To Do After A Skiing Accident?

After an accident, our skiing accident lawyers in New Hampshire recommend to:

  • Alert ski patrol: If you’ve been injured skiing, you should always contact the mountain’s designated ski patrol to respond to the scene. The patrol may be able to get you the medical attention you need if you’re unable to move.
  • Seek medical attention: The most important thing you can do after an accident is to get your injuries diagnosed and treated. Even if you’re not feeling any pain, it’s possible you still have injuries that may develop over the next few hours or days. Make sure you hold onto your medical records and receipts as important evidence you can use in your claim.
  • Document your accident: If possible, document as much of your accident as possible, from taking photos of your injuries and the scene of the accident to gathering the contact information of those who witnessed what happened. All of this can help support your case.
  • Contact a skiing accident lawyer: Unsure of how to proceed in your case? All you have to do is call a lawyer with demonstrated success in handling skiing accidents, like those at our firm. Our New Hampshire ski accident attorneys can investigate your case and negotiate on your behalf while you focus on healing from your injuries and trauma.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Damages?

While it’s possible for other skiers to be responsible for your injuries and damages if you two collided in an accident, many cases fall under premises liability because oftentimes, property managers and owners are responsible for creating dangerous conditions in ski areas or on mountains.

Some common types of at-fault parties in skiing accidents include ski schools and ski resorts. If you were injured in a ski lesson and you can prove your ski instructor should have prevented your accident, for example, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against the ski school. If your ski resort didn’t fix a dangerous condition on their property or failed to maintain their trails or lifts, they may be liable.

Contact Our New Hampshire Ski Accident Lawyer Today

Ski area owners always need to make sure that they are maintaining their premises as safe as possible. Unfortunately, with the advent of snow and ice, it is inevitable that people will slip and fall. The ski area management has a responsibility to provide a safe place for people going in and out of their various buildings, so you will need an attorney who can represent you on accidents that occur at ski places understanding those particular difficulties. Slip and fall accidents are common at ski areas, and the injuries that someone can sustain in a slip and fall accident can include whiplash, broken bones, concussion, and a variety of other injuries.

Oftentimes, ski areas have different sorts of amusements both during the ski season and off-season. Injuries can occur in these various types of rides or attractions, and they require an experienced skiing accident attorney to review the difficult liability questions that sometimes arise out of such injuries. If you have been hurt at a ski area, you will want a ski accident lawyer who can understand the impact and nature of the injury and assist you when a ski area or ski area operator has been negligent.

Contact Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A. today to schedule a meeting with our New Hampshire ski accident attorneys.

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  • Do I have to pay to meet with an attorney first before I commit?

    No. Our law firm offers free case evaluations to everyone in New Hampshire and throughout New England—it costs you nothing to meet with us to learn more about how lawyers and so we can learn more about you and your case.

  • What do I do after an accident?

    If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it’s a car crash or after slipping on a wet surface, your priority should be getting medical attention for your injuries—even if your injuries are minor or you’re not feeling any immediate pain. From there, we recommend documenting as much of your accident as possible, from taking photos of the property damage to gathering witness contact information, and then calling our firm to get started on your case. We can begin investigating your accident quickly to ensure important evidence doesn’t disappear over time.

  • How is a wrongful death claim different from a personal injury claim?

    Victims of accidents who survive can file personal injury claims, but when they die in their accidents or later pass away from their injuries, their surviving family members or those who were financially dependent on them can file wrongful death claims. Wrongful death claims can recover most of the damages that personal injury claims recover, including medical bills, lost wages, and property damage, but they can also recover some of the damages the family members incurred, including funeral and burial bills and loss of companionship.

  • What should I say if an insurance adjuster calls me?

    Shortly after an accident, you may receive a phone call from an insurance adjuster. While they may sound nice and say they simply want to understand what happened, insurance adjusters often try to coax certain statements from you so they can limit the amount of liability that falls on their insured. It’s important to get legal representation as soon as possible so your lawyer can handle these calls and you don’t have to risk saying something that may harm your case.

  • How long do I have to file my personal injury claim?

    It’s important for victims to know that they don’t have all the time in the world to file a personal injury lawsuit. The amount of time you have to file a claim depends on the state where the accident and injuries occurred. For example, New Hampshire’s statute of limitations is three years, meaning victims have three years from the date of injury to file a claim successfully. Hiring a personal injury attorney can be beneficial because they understand their state’s various laws, including those governing filing deadlines.