Holiday injury to the wrist among snowboarders

Snowboarders beware. If you rely on your hands to fulfil the requirements of your job, your snowboarding could very easily lead to the kind of wrist injury that might prevent you from working, as wrist injuries are by far and away the most common snowboard-related holiday injury.

Wrist injuries account for 24.9% of all snowboarding holiday injuries and every year result in thousands of boarders needing plaster casts to aid the healing of fractures. The other most common injuries are head or face (14.3%), shoulder (13.1%), knee (11.8%) and ankle - the most common injury among skiers - 5.9%.

However, the chance of being injured is relatively slim, as, on average, a boarder would have to be out on the slopes for 1,135 days before sustaining a wrist injury. But that does not mean boarders should be complacent, particularly new boarders, who are more likely to suffer accident and injury than those with experience.

Evening boarders should also be particularly aware, as at this time of day, with tiredness and reduced visibility taking hold, there is a surge in the numbers of accidents and injuries.

Holiday compensation lawyers
Inevitably, many snowboarding-related accidents are attributable to nothing more than poor boarder technique, bad luck, or excessive risk-taking.

However, in cases where the injury is attributable to poor instruction, a hazard on the slopes, or the negligent actions of another slope-user it may be possible to claim compensation.

YouClaim's panel of expert no win, no fee solicitors contains a number of members who specialise in skiing and snowboarding accidents.

In reality, they offer much more than a no win, no fee service when representing you in this kind of claim. Win or lose, you can rest assured that you will never be liable for any fees. We also protect you from the costs incurred by the defendant side.

Our 100 percent compensation ensures no cuts are ever taken, and the fact our solicitors are governed by the Law Society's regulatory body means that our service is always professional.

To find out more about how you can commence a holiday injury claim with us, fill out a claim form or log into echat.

Alternatively, call a legal advisor on 0800 10 757 95.