Portland Ski Accident Lawyer

At Rizk Law, we are dedicated to guiding our clients through the difficult process of receiving due compensation for their injuries. Insurance companies have an army of attorneys trained to fight against you. Only an experienced Portland ski accident lawyer can balance the scales of justice. Richard Rizk can provide you with the protection and legal representation you deserve.

If you are recovering from a life-altering injury or loss of a loved one, you need a seasoned Portland ski accident lawyer fighting in your corner. Our office has years of experience representing people who have sustained injuries just like you. We will go the extra mile to ensure you get due compensation for your injuries.

Skiing is inherently a risky sport, and the law regards it as such. This means that skiers assume and accept risks that are “reasonably obvious, expected, or necessary” when they go skiing; yet there are many instances where the neglect or recklessness of another skier or the operator of the ski lodge are directly to blame for serious accidents. The ski area operator is responsible for maintaining ski lifts, slopes, and runs. They are also responsible for properly setting up guides and signage indicating where hazards lie. Other skiers also hold the responsibility to exercise caution as they share the slopes.

The most common causes of serious ski accidents include:

• Defective ski lifts
• Unsafe maneuvers and inattention by other skiers
• Poorly designed ski runs and slopes
• Poorly maintained ski runs and slopes
• In-area avalanches
• Improperly marked boundaries

If you are injured within the boundaries of a ski resort in Oregon, you have just 180 days to notify the ski area operator of your injury. This deadline must be met to preserve your right to sue the resort should complications arise.

Some of the most common ski injuries are:

• Torn ACL
• Fractured bones in the legs and arms
• Mid Shaft Tibia fracture
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal organ damage

Unfortunately, ski injuries are often worse than small cuts and bruises. With the aid of a knowledgeable Oregon ski accident attorney, you may be able to recover compensation for the steep medical bills you may face, the future medical care and treatment you may need, loss of quality of life, lost wages, and other expenses that stem from the injuries you sustained while skiing.