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When a day on the slopes ends in serious injury, a Washington, DC Ski Accident Lawyer at Regan Zambri Long helps injured skiers, snowboarders, and families make sense of waivers, resort policies, what went wrong, and what legal options are available.
Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in America, we have a long history of handling high-stakes negligence claims, and a track record of taking on major resort operators and corporate defendants. We have secured over $1 billion in personal injury cases, including ski and snow-tubing recoveries of $7.8 million and $6.2 million. Our premises liability attorneys have nearly 200 years of combined experience, and our board-certified partners are named among the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in the nation. We front all case costs, so financial pressure never dictates legal decisions, and more than 100 5 star Google reviews reflect the confidence people place in our guidance during unfamiliar and stressful situations.
Have you been injured in a skiing accident? Contact Regan Zambri Long today, and one of our attorneys will reach out to you personally. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there’s no fee unless we win your case.
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According to premises liability law, ski resorts owe you and other guests a reasonable duty of care. Therefore, if you or a loved one were harmed in a skiing, snowboarding, or tubing accident, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit. Even if you signed a waiver, you may have grounds for a successful injury claim.
If you or a loved one were harmed at a resort, picking a law firm with experience standing up to large businesses is important. Multimillion or billion-dollar companies own many ski resorts with access to significant legal resources. Furthermore, some states have laws that make securing compensation from winter resorts difficult.
However, the DC premises liability lawyers at Regan Zambri Long have experience assisting victims of negligent business practices at resorts and other vacation spots nationwide. In one case, our attorneys helped a client secure a $6.2 million verdict against a resort in Virginia after he suffered brain trauma during a skiing accident. In another case, our lawyers obtained a settlement of $7.8 million for a client who was severely injured in a snow tube accident.
To learn how Regan Zambri Long can help you, contact an experienced ski injury lawyer today.
An estimated 124,000 winter-sports-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms across the United States in 2022, with 53% of those injuries from skiing and snowboarding accidents. Winter resorts may offer snowboarding and tubing activities in addition to traditional skiing.
During the 2023/24 ski season, an estimated 10.6 million U.S. residents skied or snowboarded at resorts nationwide. According to the National Ski Areas Association, U.S. ski areas reported 35 skier and snowboarder fatalities during that season, and 49 catastrophic injuries. Common hazards that can cause a preventable accident include:
If your resort accident was due to negligence, you need to call Regan Zambri Long. A dedicated ski injury lawyer will walk you through the legal process to ensure your rights are protected every step of the way.
Depending on the circumstances, holding one or more parties accountable for your ski accident injuries or loss may be possible. Parties typically named in ski and snowboard accident claims include:
Some states have “inherent risk laws,” meaning the skier, snowboarder, or snow tuber assumes the inherent risk of injury associated with these activities. However, in many cases, an attorney can work to demonstrate that your injuries resulted from factors that were not an inherent risk.
Additionally, many winter resorts also require you to sign a liability waiver. However, these waivers do not necessarily prevent you from filing a lawsuit. In many cases, you may still bring a claim and collect compensation under premises liability law. Still, always consult an attorney before taking further action.
Though lawsuits against resorts and other skiers can be complicated, a DC ski accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you need following your result accident. At Regan Zambri Long, we help ski accident victims collect compensation for:
Successfully recovering compensation in ski accident cases often depends on experience, trial readiness, and the ability to stand up to large resort operators and their insurers. Over the last three decades, we have recovered dozens of multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for personal injury victims, giving us the depth of insight needed to pursue full and fair compensation in complex injury claims.
That depth of experience is reflected in how our work is recognized across the legal profession:
Our experience and recognition translates into practical advantages when pursuing compensation in serious ski injury cases, particularly where long-term medical needs or permanent limitations are involved.
How much compensation you recover will ultimately depend on the severity of your injuries and your ability to return to work. With the guidance of a ski injury lawyer from Regan Zambri Long, you can rest assured knowing you have recovered maximum compensation.
In Washington, DC, you have three years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim, including for skiing accidents. While this may seem like a lot of time, you must move quickly. Evidence will disappear, memories will fade, and your case will lose strength.
By contacting a ski accident lawyer in DC, you can be assured you are meeting filing deadlines, have established liability, and have the best chance of securing maximum compensation.
To begin the filing process, call the ski injury lawyers of Regan Zambri Long today.
Following a skiing or snowboarding accident, there are steps you should take to preserve future legal action.
Any sport comes with risks. Some of the most commonly reported ski injuries include:
Across skiing and snowboarding accidents, bruises and broken bones are reported most often. Injury patterns also differ by activity, with snowboarders most commonly injuring their wrist and arm, while skiers are more likely to suffer injuries to the knee, head, or face. Traumatic brain injuries remain a leading cause of serious injury among skiers and snowboarders and are frequently associated with fatal outcomes.
If you suffered a severe injury from a ski resort accident, call Regan Zambri Long for dedicated legal guidance.
If you or a loved one was harmed during a snow tubing, ski, or snowboard accident, then it is important to speak to an attorney without delay. The laws and contracts that may apply to your case make ski and snowboard accident claims notoriously complex. However, a ski injury lawyer can help you determine your legal options and can represent your best interests in a lawsuit. Damages from a lawsuit can help pay for costs associated with a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or wrongful death. These include medical bills, lost income, rehabilitation expenses, and pain and suffering.
The DC personal injury lawyers at Regan Zambri Long take cases on a contingency fee basis. You will not owe us any fees unless we recover compensation for your injuries or loss. For more information on your possible legal options after a skiing or snowboarding accident, call or use our online contact form to describe your situation.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.