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Know the hazards, avoid the accidents and always think ski safety!

Common types of skiing accidents are illustrated by the recent cases described below.

Sexton v. Kavcak
Jury Verdict for Mother Run Down by Snowboarder
Catalano v. Cook
Skier/snowboarder collision at Vail in March 2009
Kotun v. S.H., a minor
Utah ski collision case results in $1.5 million settlement
Volinn v. Dutton
Skier on Vail run fails to slow for a roller, collides with downhill skier
Donahue v. Vail Summit Resorts
Lift operator fails to clear fallen snowboarder from unloading ramp
Bayer v. Crested Butte
Colorado ski lift without restraining bars, Colorado Supreme Court holds that ski area operator owes highest duty of care in the operation of its lifts
Rothstein v. Snowbird
Pre-injury releases as applied to recreational skiers are contrary to the public policy of the Utah Inherent Risks of Skiing Act, Utah Code Ann. §78-27-51
Angermann v. Steamboat Ski Resort Corporation
Lauren Angermann was skiing on the Moonlight ski run at Steamboat Ski Resort when her skis slid underneath a partially-buried hose or pipe, causing her to double eject from her bindings.
Stamp v. Vail Summit Resorts - Colorado's Ski Safety Act does not preclude exemplary damages against ski area
Henrichs v. Wills - A British tourist ran into a fellow skier while skiing Sunday, March 2, 2003 on a Breckenridge beginner's run, causing injuries which eventually proved fatal to victim