A skiing accident doesn’t just ruin your vacation. It has the potential to upend your life. Physical injuries can leave you temporarily or permanently disabled, requiring costly medical care and preventing you from working.
They may demand expensive medical care and prevent you from working. Securing compensation for those losses is critical for your recovery and future stability. A Seattle personal injury lawyer from Siegfried & Jensen can help.
Our team has won over $1.2 billion for injury victims, and we are prepared to fight for the highest compensation available to you. A skiing accident lawyer in Seattle will give you the exceptional representation you deserve so you can see the most favorable resolution possible.
How Securing Legal Representation Right Away Supports Your Claim
Investigating the ski accident, filing your claim, and working toward the highest compensation possible are all part of the role of accident attorneys in Washington State. The sooner you connect with us, the sooner we can start carrying out that role. We can also give you immediate guidance on what to do or not do, and can handle all discussions with other parties involved.
Quick action gives us better access to evidence, which can otherwise fade or be lost—sometimes intentionally—over time. Witnesses’ memories also fade with time. Putting us on the case quickly prevents these claim-weakening losses.
The three-year personal injury statute of limitations in WA is another reason to form a prompt partnership. Failure to file your claim within this deadline could cost you justice. Don’t let that happen. Connect with us as soon as possible after your accident, so your Skiing accident attorney in Seattle can file on time.
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Compensation Potentially Available After a Skiing Accident
Siegfried & Jensen will assess your accident-related losses and determine what damages you can sue for after an accident in WA. Damages fall into two main categories: economic and non-economic. The other side will try to undervalue all of your losses. We will present evidence to support every aspect of your demand.
Accident-related financial losses are “economic” damages. Your medical costs, wages lost while recovering, property damage, and other related expenses are in this category. If your injuries prevent you from returning to work and require continued care, we will fight for future lost earnings and medical costs.
Your physical pain, disfigurement, and disability count as non-economic damages. These losses don’t have an actual bill. They also include your emotional suffering and diminished quality of life. You can trust your Seattle skiing accident lawyer to recognize the value of these losses.
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The Consequences of a Seattle Ski Accident
Skiing accidents can cause serious injuries. Some victims sustain broken bones or damage to soft tissue. In many cases, these injuries can heal with time and medical treatment. Still, victims endure pain and disruption to their lives and finances that warrant compensation.
Sometimes, victims do not recover from their injuries. The 2023/24 U.S. ski season catastrophic injury fact sheet reports 49 ski-related catastrophic injuries over that year. Catastrophic injuries are life-changing. Examples more commonly produced by ski accidents include brain trauma and spinal cord injuries.
These injuries can leave victims with permanent physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Often, victims cannot work or live independently. Family relationships undergo traumatic changes as partners, parents, and siblings take on daily caregiving roles and face financial devastation. Fair compensation can bring financial relief as families adjust to the many unexpected and unwanted life changes.
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Parties Potentially Liable for a Skiing Accident
Our thorough accident analysis will help us determine who is liable for paying you damages. Sometimes, your claim may be against another skier. Everyone on the slopes owes others a duty of care. They must avoid unsafe behaviors and respect those around them.
Ski facilities must keep their slopes, lifts, and other equipment up to safety standards. You may have signed a waiver before skiing. While waivers protect facilities from some liability, they do not completely absolve the facility operators, instructors, and owners from negligence.
Faulty equipment could also cause an accident. In these scenarios, the product manufacturer could be culpable. Some skiers rent equipment. If the rental agency failed to inspect the equipment or knowingly allowed you to rent inferior gear, that agency could be liable. You can trust us to find out what happened and demand accountability.
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An Experienced Seattle Skiing Accident Attorney Knows How to Fight for the Highest Compensation Possible
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW 4.22.005), Effect of Contributory Fault, establishes the State’s negligence laws. Washington follows a pure comparative fault system, allowing any victim to fight for compensation after an accident.
The compensation received, however, is reduced in proportion to whatever percentage of fault the victim bears for the accident. If you are assigned 25% of the blame, you can receive 75% of the total calculated compensation demand.
The at-fault party will try to increase your fault. Your attorney will be prepared for these attempts. We will come to the negotiating table armed with decades of legal experience, insightful legal knowledge, and solid evidence.
Out-of-Court Settlement Vs. Trial Award
Our team comprises sharp negotiators. We will work to resolve your case through these discussions, so you don’t have to go through a lengthy trial. Sometimes, the other side just won’t engage productively. They miss scheduled meetings. They refuse to make fair offers. While these tactics are frustrating, we know how to respond.
We will discuss the pros and cons of settling vs. going to trial with you. You can count on us for full honesty. We will know the strength and value of your claim and will give you sound advice. If fighting in court is the most likely way to secure justice, we will be ready for trial.
You Don’t Have to Settle for Less
You don’t have to face this alone or accept less than you deserve. A Seattle skiing accident lawyer from Siegfried & Jensen will provide top-notch representation and work to get you fully compensated for your losses.
Reach out to us today to schedule a free case review. We are ready to help you move forward.
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