February 2021

Skiing is a sport with known injury risks. In the eyes of the law, skiing is an inherently dangerous activity where participants assume the risk of injury. However, the assumption of risk does not eliminate a ski resort or property owner’s legal responsibility to keep skiers reasonably safe and prevent foreseeable accidents. Understanding who

Holding a property owner legally responsible for your slip and fall accident generally depends on your ability to prove he or she failed to take reasonable care to prevent your accident. The presence of a wet floor sign – or lack thereof – could impact whether or not you can recover financial compensation for