IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED WHILE ON THE SLOPES, CALL our DALLAS SKI ACCIDENT LAWYERS AT (800) 863-5312 IMMEDIATELY following your incident
If you take a vacation to ski or snowboard, the last thing you should be worrying about is whether or not you could be injured. Unfortunately, these accidents are common. Skier injuries could result in a herniated disk, shoulder dislocation, or more, meaning medical receipts, pharmaceutical costs, and therapy bills. Have you been injured while skiing or snowboarding? If so, contact one of our experienced Dallas ski accident lawyers at Zinda Law Group as soon as possible. Our team can discuss your case and guide you through each step of the legal process.
We are available to our clients 24, 7 and are dedicated to getting our Dallas clients the maximum amount of compensation available in their case. Call Zinda Law Group today at (800) 863-5312 for your 100% free initial consultation. You do not pay us anything unless we are successful in winning your accident case.
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how do skier injuries occur?
Although skiing and snowboarding are extremely popular winter activities, it is the unfortunate fact that injuries could occur. According to recent studies, 31 catastrophic accidents occurred during the 2018 to 2019 ski season.
Males under the age of 30 and on intermediate terrain sustained the vast majority of these injuries. Further, approximately 20% of these individuals were reportedly not wearing helmets.
Skiing or snowboarding accidents could occur in a number of ways; however, common causes may include:
- Lack of physical preparation
- Lack of skill or expertise
- Poor judgement
- Poorly fitting equipment
- Collision with other skiers or snowboarders
- Defective ski resort equipment, such as ski lifts
- Poorly maintained grounds
These are just some of the many ways in which a ski or snowboard injury may happen. If you have been injured while on the slopes and believe it may be due to the negligence of another skier or ski operator, contact Zinda Law Group immediately.
Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the entire legal process. Further, our team may be able to determine how your accident occurred, which will be vital in your future lawsuit.
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what injuries can I sustain from a ski or snowboard accident?
Skiing is a great pastime and a wonderful way to exercise or spend time with friends. Unfortunately, however, skier injuries could result in hefty medical bills and therapy costs. Examples of these injuries include the following:
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Knee Injuries
You may obtain various knee injuries from a ski accident. For example, anterior and posterior cruciate ligament injuries, or “ACL and PCL” injuries, are injuries to the ligaments that are meant to stabilize the knee.
ACL or PCL injuries can occur when there is a sudden twisting motion when the feet are planted still. In certain situations, surgery or reconstruction may be required.
Another knee injury could be a meniscus tear, which occurs when the individual forcefully twists or rotates the knee. This injury causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. Further, large meniscus tears require individuals to get surgery.
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Head Injuries
Head injuries, such as concussions, could occur after falling from certain activities, such as skiing or snowboarding. Concussions are brain injuries that will need to be carefully monitored.
Signs of a concussion may include:
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- confusion
- amnesia
- temporary loss of consciousness
- sensitivity to light
Wearing protective gear, such as a helmet, can help to prevent concussions, or other, more serious types of brain injuries.
Neck or Shoulder Injuries
A number of neck and shoulder injuries may occur from a fall on the slopes, including:
- clavicle fracture
- torn rotator cuff
- shoulder separation
- shoulder dislocation
A shoulder dislocation, for example, occurs when the upper arm bone comes out of the socket located in the shoulder blade. A dislocated shoulder may show a visibly deformed or out-of-place shoulder, but the symptoms can be more general, including swelling, bruising, pain, or inability to move the joint. This injury may require conservative treatment or possibly surgery.
Hand Injuries
Although hand injuries tend to be minor, you may be at a higher risk of these injuries while skiing or snowboarding. Skier’s thumb occurs when falling with your hand in a ski pole strap. These are acute ligament injuries that develop when the thumb is caught and pulled away from the hand.
Wrist sprains also occur from falls. These injuries are typically treated with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Another hand injury may be finger fractures, treatment for which includes splinting, or in severe cases, surgery.
Back Injuries
The risk of back injuries is increased with twisting or maneuvering on slippery surfaces, such as when you ski or snowboard. Relatively minor lower back pain may occur from overuse, falls, or when getting up from a fall.
More serious back injuries, such as herniated disks, occur when disks in the spine rupture. This may result in pain, numbness, or weakness within an arm or a leg, although some individuals show no symptoms. These injuries commonly require surgery, although conservative methods may be used.
To receive compensation for your hospital bills, pharmaceutical costs, and therapy expenses, talk to an experienced injury attorney at Zinda Law Group as soon as possible. Our team can investigate your case, determine the at-fault party, and get you the compensation you deserve. We have the expertise to bring your case to court and to fight for your legal rights.
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