A weekend on the mountain can shift from routine to serious in seconds. Habbas & Associates works with Los Angeles individuals to assess skiing-related injuries and determine whether those injuries were truly unavoidable or the result of preventable failures.
How Skiing Injury Claims Are Evaluated
Skiing accidents present unique legal challenges because participants are considered to accept certain inherent risks. However, that does not eliminate responsibility when those risks are exceeded through negligence.
Claims may arise when a resort fails to maintain trails, when equipment is not properly inspected, when lift systems are operated unsafely, or when another skier behaves irresponsibly. The distinction between inherent risk and preventable harm is central to these cases. The National Ski Areas Association outlines safety expectations for ski areas, emphasizing maintenance, training, and operational standards designed to reduce injury.








