{"id":6342,"date":"2020-01-10T09:46:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T09:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?page_id=6342"},"modified":"2023-07-18T11:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T11:31:14","slug":"snowmobile-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/snowmobile-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowmobile Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/snowmobile-accident1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"595\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/snowmobile-accident1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/snowmobile-accident1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/snowmobile-accident1-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/snowmobile-accident1-1024x476.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re out on the snowmobile trail with your spouse the day after Christmas. As you ride in single file, you see another snowmobiler driving in the opposite direction up ahead. Both of you move to the side to let the other operator pass, but as they get closer, it becomes increasingly obvious that they are speeding significantly. Before you know it, however, the operator is upon you, causing a huge snowmobile accident that leaves all three of you in the ditch. You and your spouse are seriously injured and need extensive medical intervention.<\/span><br \/>\n<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<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Was this an accident that you or our spouse caused?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, with the other driver at-fault, you and your spouse are eligible to receive damages. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining those damages, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">however, will require enlisting help from a snowmobile accident lawyer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Diamond &amp; Diamond, we can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Causes of Snowmobile Accidents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes most snowmobile accidents?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, any situation can cause a snowmobile accident. Sometimes, the driver themselves causes an accident. In other situations, it\u2019s a natural obstacle or \u2014 more often \u2014 the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/determining-negligence-when-someone-injures-you\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negligence of another driver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the cause. Here are the most common causes of snowmobile accidents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intoxication<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overtiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural obstacles, such as trees, large rocks, and snow piles<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inexperience<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor judgement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Types of Injuries in Snowmobile Accidents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving snowmobiles can be a fun pastime for a range of people. It\u2019s an especially excellent activity to do in cold regions, making it perfect for Canadians. Some Canadians even use snowmobiles as a main mode of transportation \u2014 especially if they live in especially rural areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowmobiles drive at extremely high speeds, and \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/motorcycle-accidents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as with motorcycles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 snowmobile drivers are left out in the open and completely vulnerable to injury. Moreover, snowmobiles themselves are especially heavy, similar to major machinery. Getting hit or crushed by a snowmobile can cause serious injuries and even death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any type of injury can occur in a snowmobile accident, but these are the most common:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral or dental damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/brain-injury-lawyers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic brain injuries<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone fractures<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Safety Tips for Snowmobilers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/safety.jpg\" alt=\"Safety Tips for Snowmobilers\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1091\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6349 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/safety.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/safety-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/safety-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/safety-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/01\/safety-1568x835.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All snowmobilers should take a snowmobiling safety course. In addition, make sure to follow these snowmobiling safety tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an eye on the weather<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel with other snowmobilers<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay alert while you\u2019re on the trail<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry a first-aid kit with you at all times<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid traveling in ill-lit areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid traveling on completely frozen surfaces, including on frozen rivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><i>\u201cLooking for a car accident injury lawyer? Find out if you may be eligible for compensation today!\u201d<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Why Contact a Snowmobile Accident Lawyer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were injured in a snowmobile accident and the accident was not your fault, you shouldn\u2019t have to pay for your medical bills and other related expenses. Unfortunately, this is all too often what happens to innocent drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To receive the compensation you deserve after a snowmobile accident, snowmobile accident lawyers will help you assess your situation and organize your case. They may ask you questions such as the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Was the other driver insured and registered?<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have their licence number?<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has the other driver ever been involved in a snowmobile personal injury case before?<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did the other driver signal with their snowmobile or other hand signals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Was the other drive speeding or driving erratically?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Compensation for Snowmobile Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You deserve to be compensated for your injuries after a snowmobile accident that someone else caused. Depending on the specific situation, you may be able to receive compensation for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeries and medical tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy and other therapies<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability modifications, often needed in vehicles and homes<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term and personal care services<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost salary or wages<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost earning ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes or cancelation of future plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c25+ Years of Experience\u201d<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Snowmobile Accident FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b> Do you need a licence to drive a snowmobile?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Anyone who wants to drive a snowmobile has to have a licence. Most drivers simply use their active driver\u2019s licence. Of course, not everyone is old enough to have a driver&#8217;s licence, but these individuals can still drive snowmobiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who are 12 or older, you can get a motorized snow-vehicle\u00a0 operator\u2019s licence \u2014 also known as an MSVOL. With this, you can drive on official trails. To drive on other areas where snowmobiles are allowed, you must be 16 or older and have either a driver\u2019s licence or an MSVOL.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><b> What do I need to snowmobile in Canada?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada has strict laws when it comes to driving snowmobiles. There are several key requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need a valid driver\u2019s licence or an MSVOL (see above). In addition, you must have your snowmobile officially registered with the Ministry of Transportation, and you must have liability insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re out on the snowmobile trail with your spouse the day after Christmas. As you ride in single file, you see another snowmobiler driving in the opposite direction up ahead. Both of you move to the side to let the other operator pass, but as they get closer, it becomes increasingly obvious that they are&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2498,"menu_order":343,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"diamondlaw-templates\/pi-inner.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6342","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"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=6342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6342\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2498"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}