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If there is ever going to be a serious, long-term reduction in the skiing accident claim rate then, short of banning the sport, the only way to achieve this is to make skiing inherently safer.
How to do this is a question that has long vexed the sport's governing body, The International Ski Federation, as well as other interested parties such as ski resorts, ski gear manufacturers and no win, no fee ski injury solicitors.
Yes, over the decades there has been a gradual advance in the design and use of ski safety gear such as helmets and shin protectors, but there are still far too many serious fractures and brain injuries suffered by holiday skiers and professionals alike.
Among the most innovative ideas put forward to reduce the numbers of skiing accident injuries is that of equipping skiers with their own personal air bag systems.
Describing it as a "visionary project", The International Ski Federation's race director has said that all interested parties are "very eager to get all the data to find the algorithm which defines this moment when all the forces are overloading the system of the ski racer".
"If we know exactly when this moment exists, then we can install systems protecting the head, neck, shoulder, back, knee and maybe also start an ignition where the binding releases to get rid of the skis."
However, not everyone has faith that such a complicated system will prove to be the answer and reduce the skiing accident claim rate.
And for the air bag system to become a reality for resort skiers it is likely that the technology would first need to be embraced and developed by professionals – an unlikely scenario according to The International Ski Federation. "The racers do not like to change. They do not like to change boots. They do not like to change underwear. They do not like to change protectors," said the organisation's race director.
100 per cent compensation for skiing accident injuries
Holiday injury claims are without charge under the terms of YouClaim's personal injury lawyer service. If your skiing accident injury was caused by the negligence of another party, our services may be just what you need to gain the compensation you require.
Win or lose, when you claim with us you will be protected from all possible costs, fees and disbursements.
We strive to achieve maximum settlement for the client in a skiing accident claim and, because we never take a cut, deliver 100 per cent compensation in every won case.
If you would like to find out more about us and our service or would simply appreciate an obligation-free legal discussion, call us today, on 0800 10 757 95.
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