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Few sports allow participants with as much of an opportunity to convene with nature and take advantage of natural resources as mountaineering. However, even the best and most seasoned mountaineer cannot eliminate risk altogether, particularly in the event of the kind of health and safety breach that leads to a mountaineering accident claim, so it is important that he or she knows how to get in touch with emergency services when something goes wrong.
One of the foremost pieces of advice offered by experienced mountaineers is to ensure that friends, family, colleagues and authorities are aware of route maps and arrival times. This way, should a mountaineer fail to arrive on time, emergency services can be contacted and given a rough idea of his or her probable whereabouts.
Edward, a mountaineer of 18 years experience, tells YouClaim, "I've trekked over some of the world's most treacherous glaciers and mountains but the unforeseen can happen on even the most straightforward-seeming route. Always make sure someone knows where you: it can be the difference between life and death."
In the event that the unforeseen does happen, whether it is an injury sustained as a result of falling rocks or falling ice, a fall from height, a terrifying whiteout or that most underestimated of mountain dangers, the avalanche, it is essential that the mountaineers involved have the means to seek help.
There are many ways to do this; however, depending on circumstances it is unlikely that all or even most will be available.
For example, flares are a very good way of attracting the attention of planes and helicopters but are of no use if there are none about.
Of course, mobile telephone contact is ideal, not least because it allows direct communication with emergency services and offers a great way, through both satellite tracking and direct speech, for a mountaineer to tell the authorities his or her whereabouts. However, a mobile may be of little use when off the beaten track where there is no or limited signal. In these circumstances it may still be worthwhile sending text messages or turning the phone on and off in an SOS pattern.
Tried and tested methods of contact, such as mirrors, light signals and fires, although sometimes ambiguous, should be recognisable to rescue crews and have saved many a life.
Once contact has been established, it is essential that all necessary medical information is passed on, so that appropriate care can be provided.
A mountaineering accident claim may eventuate in situations where a mountaineer has suffered personal injury on a tour operator-organised trek.
Claim compensation following a mountaineering accident
If you have suffered injury while mountaineering, whether while on holiday abroad or here in the UK, if you believe the incident may be attributable to the negligence of another party, you can consider your right to claim compensation.
Here at YouClaim we possess a team of leading no win, no fee solicitors, all of whom are able to provide the client with a charge-free service for this type of claim.
Furthermore, we ensure that the claimant is insulated from all charges incurred by the opponent.
We have an excellent success rate and our advisors are able to offer expert, no obligation service that is both thorough and in confidence.
If you would like to consult an advisor and discover whether it might be in your interests to proceed with a mountaineering accident claim, echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
