Ski Industry Defense

Kipp and Christian is known for its innovative and cutting-edge theories in defending ski resorts and others against personal injury, catastrophic personal injury, premises liability and other claims. Relying in many cases on the doctrine of primary assumption of risk, the firm has had great success in arguing for application of the State of Utah’s Inherent Risk of Skiing Statute.

Under Utah’s Inherent Risks of Skiing Statute, skiers assume the risks of hazards inherent to the sport, including changing weather conditions, impact with lift towers, collisions with other skiers and losing control.

The attorneys at Kipp and Christian have a network of experts in the field who help us analyze potential liability, establish the level of care owed and risks assumed, prepare compelling cases and explain the complex issues involved to jurors.