A skiing accident in Aspen killed one of the skiers involved when she sustained a traumatic brain injury.

Natalie Egelston, 49, was skiing on an expert run in Spar Gulch when she became stuck in the snow. Another skier ran into Egelston at a high speed. When ski patrol arrived on the scene, they found that Egelston was unresponsive. She died later at a hospital with traumatic brain injury (TBI) listed as the cause of death.

The Colorado Skier Safety Act outlines responsibility in skiing accidents. It says that skiers descending the hill are responsible for avoiding collisions with people further down the slope. If a collision occurs, the person with the higher ground is usually responsible.

The act also says that skiers involved in serious accidents must remain at the scene until ski patrol arrives ene. In this regard, the woman who ran into Egelston obeyed the law.

Hitting a skier is considered a petty offense that carries a $1,000 fine. However, as the Denver’s CBS 4 points out, the surviving skier could face a wrongful death lawsuit.

When someone’s negligence takes a life or causes serious injury, civil liability suits hold negligent persons accountable and aid victims. If you know someone suffering from a traumatic brain injury or other serious medical condition because someone else was not paying attention to his or her surroundings, you may have options for receiving compensation for your loss and trauma. Call (866) 377-3800 today and we can schedule a free consultation.

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