Snowmobile Riders Are More Likely to Sustain Serious Injury
Under Ontario personal injury laws, the accident benefits available for snowmobile accident victims are similar to those of any other type of motor vehicle accident. The reality is that snowmobile accidents can often result in very serious or catastrophic injury, or even permanent disability or death.
At Graves Richard Harris LLP we understand the serious consequences that a snowmobile accident may have on you and your family. Our team of lawyers is dedicated to helping you obtain maximum compensation in a timely, cost-conscious manner. From offices in St. Catharines and Kitchener, we represent clients throughout the Niagara Peninsula, Kitchener-Waterloo Region and southwestern Ontario.
Recovering Compensation Following a Snowmobile Accident
While riding snowmobiles can be a fun winter pastime, it is important to receive adequate training and practice before operating one alone, as well as to have the proper insurance in place. Snowmobile riders can suffer serious injury as a result of accidents involving:
- Negligent operation
- Reckless driving
- Defective machinery or failed safety equipment
- Environmental hazards such as hidden logs, thin ice or low-hanging branches
- Issues of occupier's liability such as poorly maintained trails, unmarked trail guides or dangling electrical wires
Snowmobile riders are at a greater risk of sustaining significant injury such as traumatic brain injury, back injury, spinal cord injury or paralysis in the event of an accident. As your advocate, we will work to identify all possible options for recovery of benefits to handle medical and rehabilitative expenses and economic losses. Our lawyers will negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to obtain all benefits to which you may be entitled.
If you have sustained serious injury in a snowmobile accident, even if you were at fault or partly at fault, it is still worthwhile to consult with an experienced lawyer. You are entitled to accident benefits under your own insurance policy to handle medical expenses and other economic concerns.
Contact Our St. Catharines Personal Injury Lawyers
We seek to help you understand your rights and options for obtaining maximum compensation following a serious injury. To schedule a free, one-hour consultation with one of our St. Catharines or Kitchener-Waterloo snowmobile accident lawyers, contact us at 289-438-2213 (St. Catharines) or 519-772-6797 (Kitchener) today.
