New Hampshire Ski Law
If you were injured in a skiing, snowboarding, or ski lift accident in New Hampshire, our team at Ski Law is here to help. With decades of experience handling ski accident claims nationwide, we understand New Hampshire’s ski laws and can fight for the compensation you deserve. Whether your injury occurred at Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, or another New Hampshire ski area, we are here to advocate for your rights.
Does New Hampshire have a ski law?
Yes. New Hampshire has a law that regulates skiers and ski area operators
Can I make a claim against another skier or snowboarder for a collision?
Yes, the New Hampshire Ski Safety Act includes the duties commonly understood between skiers – for instance, uphill skiers must yield to skiers below and merging skiers yield to skiers on the run.
Skiers and snowboarders must stay within their skill level, stay aware of their surroundings, control their speed and direction, follow posted signs, ski only in designated areas, and avoid actions that could cause injury. New Hampshire law allows skiers and snowboarders to sue others for injuries, caused by another skier’s or snowboarder’s negligence.
Can I make a claim against the ski area operator?
New Hampshire’s ski laws limit the liability of ski area operators due to the inherent risks associated with skiing and snowboarding. Under N.H.R.S. § 225-A:1, skiers assume many of the risks involved, including changes in terrain, weather conditions, and collisions.
Legal precedents like Cecere v. Loon Mountain Recreation Corp., 923 A.2d 198 (N.H. 2007) emphasize the importance of proving operator negligence in ski accident claims
What is the statue of limitations for ski accidents in New Hampshire?
Yes, the New Hampshire Ski Safety Act includes the duties commonly understood between skiers – for instance, uphill skiers must yield to skiers below and merging skiers yield to skiers on the run.
Two years from the date of the incident. Any case against a ski area operator is barred if notice is not provided to the operator with in 90 days.
Contact Our Ski Accident Attorneys
If you’ve been injured in a ski accident in New Hampshire, contact us today for a free consultation. Our experienced team is here to answer your questions, explain your legal options, and help you seek the compensation you deserve. Call us at 720-694-2243 or fill out our online form to get started.