{"id":12273,"date":"2022-04-28T12:30:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T12:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=12273"},"modified":"2023-07-18T12:35:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T12:35:09","slug":"snowmobile-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/snowmobile-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowmobile Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe height=\"400\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zgiy7kWY334\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ontario and other provinces and territories throughout Canada, snowmobiling has always been a popular recreational activity, especially in the winter. In fact, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snowgoer.com\/latest-news\/snowmobile-market-posts-big-gains-in-2021\/29527\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16% rise in snowmobile sales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicates its increasing popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, this also means a rise in snowmobile accidents. While about 10% of single-vehicle accidents are due to avalanches, a majority are due to other reasons, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/daily-quotidien\/210122\/dq210122d-eng.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speeding and alcohol or drug consumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Serious personal injury is not uncommon in a snowmobile accident, especially when two or more vehicles are involved. Find out more about the effects of a snowmobile collision and when you might need the assistance of <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/\">experienced Diamond &amp; Diamond Lawyers<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Personal Injuries in Snowmobile Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While snowmobiles might seem less threatening than automobiles, they can wreak just as much havoc in an accident. A snowmobile typically weighs about 272 kilos and can achieve speeds of 145 kilometres per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on data from 2013 to 2019, an average of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/daily-quotidien\/210122\/dq210122d-eng.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73 people in Canada died every year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from unintentional snowmobile accidents. Most of the victims were men and riders between the ages of 25 and 64. Moreover, 44% of snowmobile collisions were due to alcohol or drug use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the figures above do not include accidents that resulted in non-fatal injuries. A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12671482\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2003 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of North American snowmobile accidents reveals an average of 14,000 injuries, including fractures and <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/brain-injury-lawyers\">traumatic brain injuries<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s a fatal snowmobile accident or otherwise, when the cause is human error, it is preventable.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"multi-col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"multi-h\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mstep-head text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FREE CASE EVALUATION<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Find out if you have a potential case in <strong> 5 easy questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everest-forms\"><script type='text\/javascript'>\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar evf_settings = {\"currency_code\":\"USD\",\"currency_thousands\":\",\",\"currency_decimal\":\".\",\"currency_symbol\":\"$\",\"currency_symbol_pos\":\"left\"}\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"evf-container default\" id=\"evf-11268\"><form id=\"evf-form-11268\" class=\"everest-form\" data-formid=\"11268\" data-ajax_submission=\"0\" data-keyboard_friendly_form=\"0\" data-form_state_type=\"\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12273\"><div 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fractures (wrist, leg, feet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fractures of the collarbone and chest<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal injuries and bleeding leading to multisystem trauma and organ damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/soft-tissue-injury-lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft tissue injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Causes of Snowmobile Accidents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the weight and speed of snowmobiles and the challenges of travelling in snowy and icy conditions, the lead rider and passengers are at risk of injury and death when they do not<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/snowmobile-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise caution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or follow safety laws. Adult snowmobilers are just as much at risk as children. Anything that impairs the driver&#8217;s ability to control the vehicle or manoeuvre around obstacles and driving at high speeds can result in a serious accident. Among the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/daily-quotidien\/210122\/dq210122d-eng.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common causes of snowmobile accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol or drug use (55%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High speeds (48%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor visibility (46%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to follow warning signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail\/road conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some snowmobile accidents are genuine accidents where no one is to blame. But it\u2019s different when an accident happens because of one or more of the causes identified above. For example, if you<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/related_articles\/common-injuries-in-personal-injury-cases\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustain injuries <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from an <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/intoxicated-driving-accidents-can-a-tavern-be-held-responsible\/\">intoxicated driver<\/a>, you could get financial compensation by filing a personal injury case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe height=\"400\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/59rv6OGjRws\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>When Do You Need a Lawyer After a Snowmobile Accident?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some snowmobile accident injuries in Ontario may be covered by the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Health Insurance Plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Ontario health card holders), the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/apply-motor-vehicle-accident-claims-fund\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (uninsured drivers), or the driver\u2019s insurance company. However, these options often have complex requirements and limitations on recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies routinely deny a claim by blaming the injured party for exercising little safety protection or other technical grounds. Victims of negligent snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle accidents can find themselves with no option but to file a personal injury lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than one party may be liable in an accident and determining the proper course of action can leave you hopelessly confused. You need an experienced Diamond &amp; Diamond snowmobile or ATV accident lawyer to steer you in the right direction and get you the financial compensation you need to recover from your injuries. Retaining a qualified lawyer in Ontario can also help you deal with insurance companies when appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Compensation for Snowmobile Injuries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the circumstances regarding the snowmobile accident and the extent and nature of your injuries, you might receive damages for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost salary or wages<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost earning ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy and other therapies<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term and personal care services<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistive devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modifications for homes and vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diminished quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The experienced personal injury lawyers from Diamond &amp; Diamond are your best choice because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are professional and objective<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how to negotiate<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can help you get medical attention<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We help you make better decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can provide you with legal coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can help you get faster compensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We give you peace of mind<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have the right snowmobile or ATV accident lawyer who can guide victims of a negligent accident through every step of the process. We can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File a report of a snowmobile collision<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct the initial investigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain medical records to calculate present and future medical needs, and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document all the evidence to prove the negligence and liability of the responsible parties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of wrongful death, we will arrange for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\t\t\t\t<section class=\"csa-approved-ar-sec text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn The Steps You Need To Take For A Safe Snowmobile Outing Experience<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/steps-to-take-to-prepare-for-a-safe-snowmobile-outing\/\">Learn The Steps You Need To Take For A Safe Snowmobile Outing Experience<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Contact Diamond and Diamond Today!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s terrible to sustain serious injuries in any vehicular accident, it\u2019s even worse when the accident is preventable. You can get financial compensation for your injuries if the accident was caused by another\u2019s negligence. However, filing a snowmobile accident lawsuit in Canada is often a long and complex process. You need to find experienced<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injury lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure you get every opportunity to get the justice and compensation you deserve. No one is better at that than Diamond &amp; Diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We take our responsibilities towards our clients very seriously and we keep them informed of every aspect of their case. If you want a fighting chance in your <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-are-the-different-types-of-personal-injury-cases\/\">personal injury case<\/a>, you should have the best lawyers in Canada by your side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 1-800-567-HURT. We are here for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a snowmobile accident caused by someone else, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Contact the expert personal injury lawyers from Diamond and Diamond today!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Ontario and other provinces and territories throughout Canada, snowmobiling has always been a popular recreational activity, especially in the winter. In fact, a 16% rise in snowmobile sales indicates its increasing popularity. Unfortunately, this also means a rise in snowmobile accidents. While about 10% of single-vehicle accidents are due to avalanches, a majority are&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1065,1073],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accident","category-injury","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12273"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12273\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12273"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12273"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}