Unfortunately, this pleasurable activity often results in significant and even catastrophic injuries. According to the Canadian Health Institute for Health Information, National Trauma Registry Analysis in Brief, for 2004-2005, snowmobile incidents were the #1 cause of winter sports and recreation related injuries treated in a specialized trauma facility. They accounted for 40% of injuries. All-terrain vehicles were the #2 cause of summer sports and recreation-related injuries, representing 25%. All patients admitted to a specialized trauma facility with an injury relating to an ATV had multiple injuries. 100% had head injuries and internal injuries. Those not admitted to a trauma facility often had fractures.
Snowmobile incidents were the number-one cause of winter sports and recreation related injuries They accounted for 40% of injuries.
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TRIAL: In Jones v. Ross, Tim Boland went to trial for Mr. Jones, who was an experienced snowmobile operator who suffered a severe fracture to his 2nd lumbar vertebrae, requiring the surgical insertion of rods. He was injured The collision occurred on a winding, hilly, narrow, private road. Mr. Jones collided with an on-coming car in a reverse ‘s-curve’. The defendant Ross denied any liability. The trial judge found the driver Ross to be 75% at fault for driving too quickly, not responding to a Mr. Jones’ warning signal, and occupying too much of the roadway.
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