Can You Sue Someone for a Ski Accident Caused by Defective Equipment?
Generally, you can sue the manufacturer so long as you can prove that the equipment did indeed have a defect. An experienced ski accident attorney will analyze your case and determine whether you have a legitimate legal basis for bringing a claim.
A product is not safe simply because it has not been subject to a recall. Even if the product becomes recalled, you may not necessarily become barred from bringing a products liability claim. After your injury, it is helpful to keep the defective equipment so that your attorney can view it. If the equipment is the property of the resort—like a defective chair lift—then you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
If unreasonably dangerous equipment injures you, you can receive compensation for a variety of economic and non-economic losses caused by your injuries:
Determining how much compensation is available requires an individualized case review, so schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Colorado only gives accident victims a short amount of time to bring a lawsuit. If you hope to get compensation from the equipment manufacturer, you need to seek a settlement before this deadline (called the “statute of limitations”) expires. According to Colorado law, you only get two years from the date of your injury to bring a lawsuit. Although this might sound like sufficient time, you should not delay, otherwise you put in jeopardy your ability to bring a lawsuit at all.
Ideally, an afternoon on the slopes will leave you with nothing worse than a case of sunburn or windburn. When defective equipment causes more serious injuries, you might have a legal claim against the manufacturer.
To protect your rights, contact the personal injury law firm Bloch & Chapleau. We offer potential clients a consultation where you can ask us any question that you want.
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