Colorado’s Best Ski and Snowboard Injury Attorney
Bloch & Chapleau has been voted the Best Law Firm in the Vail Valley for the past three years and is known as the premier ski injury law firm in Colorado. Colorado’s Skier Safety Act requires the uphill skier to maintain a lookout for skiers and snowboarders below. The downhill skier generally has the right of way. If you’ve been hit by a skier, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Joe Bloch and Trent Ongert will immediately investigate your case, determine whether there is insurance coverage, and provide you with critical information you need to move forward with your case. We have over 40 years of combined experience. Every case is handled by two partners to provide you with the personal service and attention you deserve. Call us at 303-331-1700 or fill out our contact form on this website to speak directly to an attorney for a Free Case Evaluation.
Chair Lift Injuries
Recently, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in the Miller v. Crested Butte case that ski resorts are not protected by their liability waivers against negligence per se claims. If you were injured on a chair lift, contact Bloch & Chapleau to discuss your case as you may have a claim against the ski area under the new law.
Getting the Facts About Vail Ski and Snowboard Accidents
How often to ski/snowboard accidents happen? The following are some facts from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA):
- 41.5 people sustain fatal injuries on average each year from skiing and snowboarding accidents;
- An average of 39 fatalities are skiers, and 12 are snowboarders;
- Serious or catastrophic injuries (such as paralysis or a traumatic brain injury) occur every year at a rate of about 44.7; and
Contact an Experienced Colorado Ski Accident Attorney
If you were injured in a collision or other accident at a ski resort, a Colorado ski accident attorney can assist you. Contact Bloch & Chapleau, LLC today to get started on your claim.
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At Bloch & Chapleau, we regularly assist clients who have been injured in ski accidents at numerous Colorado resorts. Some of the major resorts are: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Buttermilk, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Durango, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Hesperus Ski Area, Howelsen Hill, Kendall Mountain, Keystone, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Silverton, Ski Cooper, Snowmass, SolVista Basin, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride, Vail, Winter Park, Mary Jane, Wolf Creek
