CAMPING ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER IN REGINA

Robert Mus of Saskatchewan was attacked in Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba. He was left with a life-changing brain injury and suffered numerous strokes after another camper struck him with a piece of firewood. He was able to sue the camper who injured him. In June of 2020, courts awarded him $6.7 million for his injuries.

His award included more than $1 million for past loss of income and nearly $4.5 million for future lost income, as well as the cost of care, housekeeping, and other items.

While most camping personal injury cases do not include assaults, you have the right to feel safe while you’re camping.

Major camping equipment companies have faced lawsuits for allowing unsafe equipment to go to market. For example, Coleman manufactured a defective camping stove that injured a consumer. Tentsile faced a lawsuit for unsafe tree tent production. We’ve seen cases where tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves, and lanterns have all produced unsafe outcomes.

You have the right to believe that when you purchase a piece of camping equipment, that equipment will do what it’s meant to do if it’s used property.

Injuries could come from poorly maintained campgrounds, trails, poor security, inadequate warnings, and poor hygiene in bathrooms and showers. Camping equipment may be faulty or unsafe.

However you end up injured, Michael R. Mantyka is here to help. Michael has extensive experience settling and litigating campground personal injury cases.

FAQ

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF CAMPING PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN SASKATCHEWAN?

  • Slip and fall accidents. At it’s heart, a camping personal injury case is often a kind of premises liability case. Many plaintiffs fall and get hurt on poorly maintained trails or stairs.
  • Burn accidents from campfires and camping stoves, or from faulty electrical equipment.
  • Insect or animal bites, particularly from bears or other dangerous animals that might be present on the campground.
  • Drowning or near-drowning accidents occurring in lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water present on the grounds.
  • Exposure to hazardous materials due to the use off pesticides or cleaning products.
  • Accidents sustained while hiking, biking, horseback riding, or fishing due to poorly maintained equipment, poorly trained animals, lack of training, or failure to warn of potential hazards.

Injuries caused by campers who cause fights or engage in aggressive or negligent behavior.

  • These are only examples. There are many other things that could go wrong on the average Saskatchewan campground. You may have a claim if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, even if you don’t see your specific circumstances anywhere on this list.

WHAT SPECIFIC LAWS OR REGULATIONS COVER CAMPING PERSONAL INJURY CASES IN SASKATCHEWAN?

  • There are several important laws that would come into play during the course of your Saskatchewan camping case. The first is common law occupiers liability which states that a property owner has a duty of care to anyone they invite to the property. “Inviting” a person includes taking their money and allowing them to camp on the land.
  • In addition, we may also draw on the regulations set forth by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) which establishes safety standards for camping equipment and facilities.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CAMPING PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS? WHO PAYS IF I WAS INJURED BY ANOTHER CAMPER? WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CAMPSITE OWNER?

  • It depends on how the injury was caused. Most commonly, we would hold either the campground owner or operator responsible, or a fellow camper.
  • If you were injured by another camper, the camper would be required to pay for your injuries. This can be problematic because the other camper might not have any assets to pay the claim, and there’s no insurance company backing that person. Yet there are ways around this problem. For example, if the campground owner knew or should have known that camper had a history of aggressive behavior and took no steps to prevent that person from causing harm, we could shift responsibility back onto the owner’s shoulders.
  • If we are holding the owner responsible, their own business and premises liability policies will generally pay the claim.

CAN I STILL RECOVER DAMAGES IF I SIGNED A WAIVER BEFORE CAMPING IN SASKATCHEWAN?

  • A waiver can complicate your Saskatchewan camping injury claim, and may serve as a partial defense for the owner or operator. However, a waiver does not always release a negligent party from liability.
  • This is the kind of question that should be answered by bringing a copy of your specific waiver with you when you sit down for your personal case review with Michael R. Mantyka. He can help determine the extent to which the waiver may be relevant to your case.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU’RE INJURED WHILE CAMPING IN SASKATCHEWAN?

  • Seeking medical attention should always be your first priority, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries can have delayed-onset symptoms. In addition, this initial medical attention will begin forming the basis for your personal injury claim.
  • Next, you should report the injury to campground staff members or park rangers as soon as you can. They may be useful in getting emergency services to you. Be sure to file an incident report.
  • If at all possible you should take photographs of the conditions leading to your injuries. For example, if a portion of the trail suddenly fell away from beneath your feet, it would be a good idea to show the destroyed trail portion.
  • Document your injuries and any expenses you incur. Keep every bill, receipt, prescription, and piece of discharge paperwork.
  • Finally, consult with a personal injury lawyer right away. If you like and trust our firm, please don’t hesitate to call us. The sooner you contact a personal injury lawyer, the more successful your case is likely to be.

GET HELP TODAY

  • Call  (306) 910-0777 to schedule a case review today. We’re available 24/7 to take your call.