According to US Ski Association 165,000 people are seriously injured on the slopes every year. Injuries include; fractures, torn and ruptured ligaments and knee injuries. It is estimated that Ski-related knee injuries alone exceed $250 million in medical bills each year in the US. <\/p>\n
It is the general view that Skiing is a fast and dangerous sport. The people that participate in the extreme sport accept the obvious and necessary dangers that come hand in hand with Skiing. <\/p>\n
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In Vermont USA, an injured Skier who was left paralyzed after he collided with a bush received compensation. After his lawyer successfully argued that the bush should have been removed. In upholding the verdict the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that not every ski-related fall was inherent with the danger of the sport itself. And that the Ski operators have the same duty of care that other businesses have to their visitors. <\/p>\n