WALCH Law Firm
We support you after a skiing accident in Austria and help you enforce your claims (such as compensation for pain and suffering, damages, medical expenses, and care costs, etc.) or defend against claims made against you. If a child is involved in an accident, there are specific legal considerations to bear in mind.
Lawyer Benedikt Walch is himself a state-certified ski instructor and ski guide, which gives his clients not only a legal advantage but also an expert one.
WALCH Attorneys at Law are your lawyers for skiing accidents.
To ensure you can assert your rights, you should take the following steps after a skiing accident:
Further information can be found in our article.
After a skiing accident, injured parties are often entitled to:
You can find more information in our article.
A skiing accident often happens faster than you think – and determining fault isn’t always clear. If you are accused of negligence, we will support you in defending against unjustified claims for damages. If necessary, we will support you in defending against unjustified claims and will coordinate with your liability insurance company. For a successful defense, careful documentation of the accident and securing witness testimony are crucial – and we will assist you with this as well.
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We assist both injured parties and those responsible for accidents in asserting claims and defending against demands.
For medical expertise, we work alongside a physician – ensuring we are fully informed while keeping your effort to a minimum.
Our law firm is based in Lech am Arlberg, with a branch office in Vienna. No matter in which Austrian ski resort the accident occurred, we are happy to represent you.
Why are we the right choice for your case?
Our work doesn’t begin with the first written submission in court proceedings, but long before:
We help you secure evidence on-site as quickly as possible, identify those involved, and obtain necessary information and documents from treating physicians and the police.
Attorney Benedikt Walch is also a state-certified ski instructor and ski guide, giving his clients not only a legal advantage but also a professional one.
Initial Consultation
Accidents do not only occur on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., but often at weekends. After a skiing or sledding accident, swift action is required (proper documentation of the accident scene, identification of witnesses, preservation of evidence). Please do not hesitate to contact us at weekends as well. Our office is available for you around the clock.
Representation
We are also happy to handle correspondence with your legal expenses or liability insurance. We advise you on out-of-court solutions and represent you in court if necessary.We are here to support you in all Austrian federal states, whether it be Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Carinthia, Styria, Vienna or Burgenland.
Stay calm – we'll take care of it. Even if a demand letter addressed to you claims that your fault is clear, there's no need to worry. We'll support you in defending against unjustified claims for damages and coordinate with your liability insurance company. This ensures that your interests are protected and that the matter is handled professionally and efficiently.
We will gladly handle inquiries and correspondence with your insurance company. In most cases, we bill your insurance company directly, so you will likely not incur any legal fees.
If your ski or sledding accident occurred in Lech, we offer you additional advantages:
We are also available for you in the evenings and on weekends.
The best time to seek advice is immediately after a skiing accident. Early consultation allows for a quick and effective approach – whether out of court or in the event of legal proceedings.
Our work does not begin with the first written submission in court proceedings, but much earlier: We assist you on site in securing evidence as quickly as possible, identifying the parties involved, and obtaining the necessary information and documents from treating physicians and the police.
In addition, attorney Benedikt Walch is a state-certified ski instructor and ski guide, providing his clients not only with a legal advantage but also with technical expertise.