The Stanley Law Offices

Snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter activities in the United States, and practicing personal safety is the key to enjoying it. Nothing ruins a family outing faster than an accident causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

A leading factor in many snowmobile accidents is alcohol consumption. Riding a snowmobile requires quick judgment and fast reflexes, both of which are impaired by just a few drinks. Unsafe speed is another leading factor in most accidents, and speed mixed with alcohol is a deadly combination. Approximately 29% of fatal snowmobile accidents involve alcohol.

Since snowmobiling is a winter activity, you expose yourself to extreme weather conditions, and hypothermia and frostbite become possibilities. Adding alcohol makes things worse, as you might not realize how cold you are until it is too late.

It is not always the person drinking that is the victim of an accident. If you go snowmobiling with others, you will want to ensure those with whom you are traveling are also abstaining from adult beverages. You would not want to become the innocent victim of someone else's drunkenness.

If you or someone you know has suffered from a snowmobile accident involving alcohol, please contact the Stanley Law Offices as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected.