Are You Hurt and Need A Ski Accident Lawyer in Vancouver? 604-318-3838

Jamie Butler of Butler & Company, our ski accident lawyer in Vancouver, has acted as counsel in thousands of cases all over British Columbia.

He can help you every step of the way in your injury case whether it is to obtain a quick settlement or act as counsel at trial.

Introduction:

Skiing and snowboarding is supposed to be a fun recreational activity.  It is an activity that is conducted, however, at great speeds down and icy and steep surface.   Proper defensive practices must be followed by those partaking in these activities.  The Alpine Code is not a complete set of rules but it provides some guidelines for skiers and snowboarders alike so that this activity can be conducted safely.

Some regularly responsible people become “yahoos” when placed on skis.  They ski dangerously, cutting other off, at dangerous speed and sometimes collisions occur between skiers.  Skiing accidents can and do occur and if injured you have the right to sue the responsible party.  Sometimes the responsible party is the other skier but sometimes it can be the Mountain itself.  For example:  (1) if the mountain owner/operator does not sufficiently warn a skier of the dangers of skiing in a certain dangerous area then they can be liable for negligence if that skier injures himself owing to a dangerous condition that existed; (2) if the mountain owner/operator does not maintain a reasonable degree of security to guard against reckless skiers then the mountain can be liable; (3) if the mountain fails to maintain its equipment (lifts, gondolas, ramps, etc) in a reasonable manner and a skier is injured as a result then the mountain can be liable.

There are several difficulties that arise in ski injury accidents including:

1. The disappearance of reckless skiers after the collision (leading to a difficulty in identifying the reckless skier);
2. The disappearance of witnesses after a skiing accident occurs (leading to difficulties in proving your case);
3. The disappearance of the dangerous condition (ie. snow levels constantly rising and falling over hidden obstacles);
4. The ever-changing nature of the skiing terrain (making proof of negligence difficult);
5. The fact that if you are seriously injured on a ski slope all the parties involved will likely have different versions of the evident leading to the accident;

In skiing accidents therefore you must act quickly to secure all the evidence you can in order to secure the best possible evidence for court.

Our experienced attorney will help you:

Our Vancouver-based lawyer has dealt with many skiing accidents cases successfully.  Jamie Butler is an experienced personal injury lawyer who has acted as counsel in cases in ski accident cases where the injuries claimed range from minor whiplash to serious orthopedic-type of injuries.  He has even dealt successfully with wrongful death cases.

Throughout his legal career Jamie Butler has personally conducted close to 1000 trials as lead counsel.   That means he knows the inside and outside of a courtroom.  He has had plenty of success INSIDE the courthouse for his clients and that means that the insurance companies should all be aware that it would be best to deal with his injured clients by offering fair settlements to them (or the families of the deceased)  OUTSIDE of the courtroom and BEFORE matters advance to trial.  It is often said that the best defence is a great offence!  Jamie Butler is that great offence.  He will work hard for those injured in ski accidents to obtain the best result outside of court but if push comes to shove he will be there to present your case in the best possible light inside a courtroom to a judge or jury.

What we do for you from beginning to end:

Remember – lawyer Jamie Butler can help you every step of the way.  In order to maximize your compensation entitlement and leave no stone unturned he will:

1. Meet you after the skiing accident at a place convenient to you – YES he does hospital visits or home visits;
2. Have an interpreter available for you to speak with him in your native tongue;
3. Hire accident scene investigators to take photos and witness statements regarding the skiing accident;
4. Where necessary, hire qualified engineers to investigate the dangerous condition (ie. ski lift, gondola, ramp, etc) at the premises for evidence that will help the court or insurance companies to determine it to be a “dangerous condition”;
5. Contact the insurance companies and deal with their representatives for you;
6. Obtain and submit the appropriate documents to commence and prosecute your claim;
7. Help you organize your medical recovery by guiding you in your choice of treating medical professionals and obtaining funding from the responsible insurance company for medical treatment;
8. Obtain and schedule referrals for medical assessments with renown medical experts who can testify for you in court if necessary;
9. Arrange all other necessary experts (including medical and actuarial experts) to present evidence in court;
10. Commence your legal action and prosecute it fully using the most advanced and high tech means possible;
11. Help you prepare for all legal steps including examination for discoveries, mediations and/or trials;
12. Conduct all mediations, trials or settlement negotiations;
13. Bring your claim to a successful conclusion usually by settlement but by trial if absolutely necessary;
14. Help with any post-trial issues you may have including arranging experts who are versed in structure settlements in order to deal with post-trial settlement in the best financial manner possible for you.

Remember this:  Do not settle for less than the best personal injury lawyer in Vancouver as there is no second best in the courtroom.

Call us at 604-318-3838 (24 hours and 7 days a week) and we can arrange a FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION regarding your ski accident injuries.   We also offer a FREE LEGAL EVALUATION of your skiing accident case by your sending us a brief written description of your skiing accident by CLICKING HERE.