How Fatigue Can Cause Skiing Accidents
Skiing accidents can occur in various ways. Loss of control, inexperience, defective equipment, slip-and-fall accidents, and more are common reasons. However, another reason is fatigue.
Being tired makes it incredibly difficult to function effectively and safely when engaging in almost any activity. When skiing, to maintain control and reduce the risk of an accident, a skier must be alert and focused. Otherwise, they are putting themselves and others at risk of injury in a ski accident.
Skiing while fatigued can lead to distraction, slowed reaction time, an inability to make responsible decisions, and a hampering of one’s physical abilities. It is also negligent because skiing while fatigued is a choice. When a skier has been on the slopes for a while, they must be responsible for taking breaks, staying hydrated, and then eventually ending their day when they no longer have the ability to be safe. Doing so not only protects themselves but also others who they share the slopes with.
If you were injured in a ski accident because of the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your damages. Our personal injury attorney at Monaco Law PC can review your case and help you secure the best possible outcome.
Fatigue On the Slopes is Dangerous
People usually head to Pennsylvania and New Jersey ski resorts for fun and the exhilaration of the sport. Spending as much time as possible on the slopes is often the goal. However, it is critical to know your limits if you will be spending the day skiing. For example, when the plan is to stay out for a full day and into the evening, mix in some breaks to keep up your energy for such a long day. Similarly, if you are sensing that your body has had enough or you are tired, these are red flags to be aware that you should listen to and call it a day.
Even though you may have planned to ski for long hours and want to continue skiing late into the evening, fatigued skiing puts you at increased risk of an accident. The chances of collisions go up, and your physical capabilities decline. Skiing is a physically intensive sport. A full day of skiing is not only tiring, but it can put a toll on the body, and at some point, your endurance and strength will dissipate.
Sometimes, ski accidents happen for reasons that are out of a skier’s control. This is not the case with accidents caused by fatigued skiers. It is your duty to follow the rules while on the slopes and be responsible for your actions. If you decide to ski while fatigued, you are increasing the chances that you will cause an accident.
Speak to a New Jersey and Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Today
After a New Jersey or Pennsylvania ski accident, call an attorney at Monaco Law PC at (609) 277-3166 for our New Jersey office and (215) 546-3166 for our Pennsylvania office to discuss your case today.
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Source:
visitnj.org/skiing-in-new-jersey
