Along with the general duty of care all businesses owe to their patrons, the Utah Skier Safety Act requires that all ski area operators have posted trail boards at one or more prominent points that include information on the dangers of skiing and the limitations of liability of ski area operators.
After May 12, 2020, any legal action limits the amount of award for noneconomic losses to $1,000,000. Noneconomic damages are compensation for things like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. However, these limitations do not apply to awards of punitive damages or for a wrongful death action.
Although the doctrine of "inherent dangers of skiing" is fairly broad, it may be possible to bring a lawsuit if you were injured due to something that is not an inherent danger but a man-made danger. For example, an unmarked trench that is being excavated by ski area personnel would not be an inherent danger. Another example would be a ski area employee colliding with a skier while on a snowmobile.
Furthermore, a ski area operator may be liable for improperly maintained trails, violating state-mandated minimum safety standards, and creating dangerous conditions due to the lack of caution or hazard signs. All the aspects of your accident would need to be examined by one of our ski accident attorneys to determine if there is a pathway to gaining compensation.