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For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to advocating for the rights of skiers and snowboarders, helping them navigate the aftermath of collisions with care and integrity. Our commitment is rooted in our shared love of the mountains and the skiing community.
We believe in providing legal representation that goes beyond the courtroom, advising you every step of the way. Our attorneys have a comprehensive understanding of ski law, medicine, insurance, and litigation – experience we have built over time by handling more skier collision cases than any other law firm. Our values of excellence, empathy, and determination are reflected in the record verdicts and settlements we have achieved, and the friendships we have built with clients along the way.
Skiing and snowboarding accidents often result in serious and catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, bone fractures, and more. Consequently, ski injury victims oftentimes find themselves suffering from severe financial losses and even loss of enjoyment of life. Anyone who finds themselves in this position may be entitled to compensation. In addition, many states have laws that are specific to skiing. Some states even have statutes that will control a case when a skier has been injured.
If you have been injured while skiing or if you were hit by another skier, your best outcome will be achieved by retaining an experienced ski accident lawyer. Denver’s Chalat Hatten & Banker specializes in ski law and is familiar with the trails and terrain at many popular Colorado ski resorts to aid in successful ski accident reconstruction in court. Other personal injury attorneys who primarily handle car accidents or workers’ compensation claims may not have the expertise necessary to build a strong ski or snowboard accident case.
Our senior attorney Jim Chalat is recognized as a national authority on ski law. Jim has authored dozens of articles, published over 20 law review articles, and has contributed several chapters for law texts on the area of ski law. He has presented numerous CLE courses on ski law, appeared for national and local media on the topic, and has been invited to speak to professional and amateur ski patrols, the American Avalanche Institute, and other industry groups. As a result of Jim’s achievements, he has burgeoned a law firm of highly successful ski injury lawyers, each of whom also specializes in ski law, medicine, and litigation. All of our attorneys are also actively involved with legislation reform, specifically for ski safety.
Skiing and snowboarding accidents often result in serious and catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, bone fractures, and more. Consequently, ski injury victims oftentimes find themselves suffering from severe financial losses and even loss of enjoyment of life. Anyone who finds themselves in this position may be entitled to compensation. In addition, many states have laws that are specific to skiing. Some states even have statutes that will control a case when a skier has been injured.
If you have been injured while skiing or if you were hit by another skier, your best outcome will be achieved by retaining an experienced ski accident lawyer. Denver’s Chalat Hatten & Banker specializes in ski law and is familiar with the trails and terrain at many popular Colorado ski resorts to aid in successful ski accident reconstruction in court. Other personal injury attorneys who primarily handle car accidents or workers’ compensation claims may not have the expertise necessary to build a strong ski or snowboard accident case.
Our senior attorney Jim Chalat is recognized as a national authority on ski law. Jim has authored dozens of articles, published over 20 law review articles, and has contributed several chapters for law texts on the area of ski law. He has presented numerous CLE courses on ski law, appeared for national and local media on the topic, and has been invited to speak to professional and amateur ski patrols, the American Avalanche Institute, and other industry groups. As a result of Jim’s achievements, he has burgeoned a law firm of highly successful ski injury lawyers, each of whom also specializes in ski law, medicine, and litigation. All of our attorneys are also actively involved with legislation reform, specifically for ski safety.
Every case begins with a story and we want to hear yours. Call and you will reach a partner of the firm, probably the one who will handle your matter. We will answer your questions, explain the legal basis for a possible claim and how we can help.
Every successful case is won on strong evidence, and we understand the need to act quickly and efficiently to preserve physical evidence. Most jurisdictions have specific protocols with which we are familiar. We also effectively interview potential witnesses, including law enforcement, and visit the accident scene to best understand the physical setting. Background research on the responsible party is usually conducted at this point.
We will work with the resort to obtain a complete copy of the incident report. All relevant medical records must also be collected. For serious injuries, this is involves a complicated web of treatment providers, medical facilities and insurance coverage.
A careful case review will be performed by your lawyer to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Then the conclusions of this review are presented to you in a thorough, understandable manner. Together, you and your lawyer will decide on the best course of action.
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Every case begins with a story and we want to hear yours. Call and you will reach a partner of the firm, probably the one who will handle your matter. We will answer your questions, explain the legal basis for a possible claim and how we can help.
Every successful case is won on strong evidence, and we understand the need to act quickly and efficiently to preserve physical evidence. Most jurisdictions have specific protocols with which we are familiar. We also effectively interview potential witnesses, including law enforcement, and visit the accident scene to best understand the physical setting. Background research on the responsible party is usually conducted at this point.
We will work with the resort to obtain a complete copy of the incident report. All relevant medical records must also be collected. For serious injuries, this is involves a complicated web of treatment providers, medical facilities and insurance coverage.
A careful case review will be performed by your lawyer to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Then the conclusions of this review are presented to you in a thorough, understandable manner. Together, you and your lawyer will decide on the best course of action.
If you have been injured while skiing or snowboarding and were hit by another skier/snowboarder, your best outcome will be achieved by retained an experienced ski accident lawyer.
90% of all lift accidents arise while a skier is either loading or unloading and are a consequence of either skier error or improper operation by the lift attendant
The ski area operator may be liable for accidents resulting from improperly designed or maintained trails, unmarked man-made objects on groomed slopes, or in-area avalanches.
If you could benefit from the advice of seasoned ski or snowboard collision attorneys in the Denver metro area, contact Chalat Hatten & Banker. Our law firm is experienced with cases involving ski crashes, ski lift accidents and ski resort negligence. We can work with you to prove the other party’s fault and get the compensation you need to make a full recovery. No matter the circumstances, we urge you to consult with us to go over your best options.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a ski or snowboarding collision, contact us for a 100% free consultation. We will explain your rights, provide you with straight answers to your legal questions and guide you through the process.