Lawsuit? I think im in trouble?

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AirForce Wife [[<3]]	no sweetie you arent. she is the one who is dumb. but if you were in her position, wouldnt you contact a lawyer as well? what she did was smart. but youre fine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Matthew M	It was all her fault for not considering there were other skiiers coming her way, so you have a viablt stand against them since it was after all an accident. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gregory N	Read the lift ticket or xerox one, it should have release from harm for things that happen on the mountain. Like a foul ball at a game. If you tried to catch it and deflected it, too bad, you take your chances. I will bet this would cover you. I would contact the slopes lawyers and inquire about this. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jimmy S	Sounds to me like she was at fault for being stopped in the middle of a ski slope. You ski at your own risk, which is a risk she took and lost. Unless you we're out of control, drunk, going too fast, or being otherwise negligent, you cannot be held responsible for the accident. It sounds like she doesn't have health insurance and is trying to get you to foot her bill. This doesn't mean you will not be sued. If you are be sure to get a good lawyer and countersue her for everything imaginable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shane	No dude. You are not in trouble. Since you are a minor your parents unfortunately are in trouble since they are liable (responsible) for anything reckless you may do. I'm sure with a good attorney they may not be required to pay for all of her expenses which I am certain that's what she's looking for. Based on your brief explanation you did not purposely hurt her and the fact she was standing in the middle of the slope with I'm sure tons of other snow activities she too will and should be held responsible for the accident. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Another Way to See it	NO you are not, but your parents are on the hook for paying, but should be covered by home owners ins. Tell them what happened. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Haywood Jablowme™	If you were recklessly negligent, then you might be liable for her medical bills -- meaning you had complete disregard for anyone else on the slopes. Talk to her lawyer, see what he has to say, and if he is requesting that you pay her medical bills, tell him you won't. He will then have to sue you for the money, which he probably will fall short of doing because: 1. He has to prove you were recklessly negligent, and 2. A 15-year-old probably won't be able to pay, regardless -- so it would just be a waste of everyone's time. If you then still do receive a statement of claim, meaning they are actually going after you in court, retain a lawyer to act on your behalf. To be honest, I'm surprised they are going after you for her injuries. I would have thought they would have tried the ski club first (maybe they have)? My final recommendation is to not argue that she had stopped in the middle of the slope. You are absolutely allowed to do this (as stupid as it is). All skiers/boarders are required to be in control at all times as to avoid contact with other skiers. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No