Denver Recreational Accident Lawyers
Colorado ATV Accident Attorneys
Sports and recreational pursuits are always popular activities, but as more individuals spend free time pursuing recreational and sporting activities, the risk of injury has also increased. In addition to ski accidents, any number of recreational accidents in Colorado can be the result of negligence on the part of another individual or the owner of the property where the accident took place. Contact us at Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC today to discuss your recreational accident situation.
Faulty equipment, improper supervision or non-adherence to accepted safety standards may also cause sports and recreational accidents. Playgrounds, golf courses, athletic facilities, fitness centers and skating rinks can all be the site of a dangerous condition or negligent practice. Negligent maintenance of property on which sports or other recreation takes place can cause serious personal injury. Defective sports and recreational products can also result in serious injury. Operator error on the part of another individual as well as defective property conditions can result in injury-producing collisions with trees, wires, bridges, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs or other recreational vehicles.
One of the more risky forms of recreation is the operating of ATVs. With more than 700 deaths and 135,000 injuries occurring each year, ATV safety is a critically important issue for communities and riders across the country. About one-third of ATV-related deaths and injuries are to children under 16 years old.
Snowmobile accidents are a common recreational accident in Colorado. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year about 110 people die while riding snowmobiles and about 13,400 hospital emergency room-treated injuries occur each year with snowmobiles. Both ATV accidents and snowmobile accidents may result from negligent operation by another, dangerous trail conditions or a defective vehicle.
Many sports-related injuries require long-term medical care, surgery, physical therapy or rehabilitation. In the worst cases, individuals may suffer permanent disabilities or even death. To adequately determine your legal options and rights, you should consult Colorado attorneys with experience in recreational accidents. The attorneys at Chalat Hatten & Koupal have experience with snowmobile accidents, trail bike accidents, ATV accidents and sports accidents. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the specifics of your recreational accident case. Please feel free to contact a lawyer at our firm and call us at 866-701-7292.
