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Published: November 2, 2023 | Last Reviewed: October 9, 2025

Each winter, local residents of Lethbridge set out on scenic expeditions atop a high-powered, high-speed off-road vehicle to infuse their seasonal doldrums with a jolt of excitement and energy. Snowmobiles are as fun as they are fast. Depending on the model and design, snowmobiles can even achieve speeds over 160 kilometres per hour.

Given their vehicles’ capabilities for speed, seasoned snowmobile riders can appreciate the importance of safety, caution, and alertness while engaging in this fun recreational activity. Unfortunately, riding a snowmobile can be dangerous, even deadly. Each year, on average, 73 people die in snowmobile accidents.

Only 20% of fatal snowmobile accidents involve multiple vehicles. Most fatal snowmobile accidents are the result of submersions in frozen bodies of water or collisions with a stationary object. If a multi-vehicle snowmobile accident occurs, it is often the result of one rider’s negligence.

Anyone who operates a snowmobile (or, indeed, any off-highway vehicle) is required by law to fulfill a duty of care to the other people they may encounter on the trail. Failing to uphold this duty of care by engaging in any form of wrongful conduct could be considered negligence. For example, a snowmobile rider may be considered negligent if they:

  • Drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Recklessly operate their vehicle
  • Speeding excessively
  • Drive distractedly
  • Ride at night with improper lighting
  • And more

If a snowmobile rider fails to exercise a reasonable degree of caution while operating their off-road vehicle, other snowmobilers and trail-users can be seriously injured in a collision. As a consequence of violating the rules governing the use of off-highway vehicles, the at-fault party whose negligence led to an accident could be responsible for financially compensating the people injured because of their recklessness.

Although all off-highway vehicle operators in the province are required to have liability insurance that should cover the costs associated with an accident victim’s injuries, insurance providers do not always make the process of collecting fair compensation simple or straightforward. Indeed, insurance companies often find reasons to deny an injured snowmobile accident survivor’s claim for coverage, especially if there were no witnesses at the time of the collision on the trail.

Our Lethbridge snowmobile accident lawyers have experience fighting against the unfair tactics used by insurance companies to withhold funding from deserving accident survivors. If you were injured in a collision caused by another snowmobiler’s negligence, consider contacting us to receive a free initial consultation on your case. Our snowmobile accident lawyers serving Lethbridge are standing by to provide you with personalized, case-specific legal advice. To learn about your options, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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No one should be forced to pay the price of someone else’s negligence. If a reckless, distracted, inebriated, or otherwise negligent snowmobile rider caused you to sustain injuries in a collision, our Lethbridge snowmobile accident lawyers may be able to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Our snowmobile accident lawyers serving Lethbridge work on a contingency-fee basis. That means you don’t pay unless we win. To take advantage of your free initial consultation and learn about options for financial recovery that might be available, call our Lethbridge snowmobile accident lawyers today.

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Commonly Asked snowmobile accident Questions

Here are our most asked questions on snowmobile accident claims.

Seek medical attention, report the accident to the authorities, collect information from the scene of the accident, including contact information of potential witnesses, take pictures, and seek legal advice.

Common causes of snowmobile accidents include speeding, careless driving, poor weather conditions, poor visibility, impaired driving, and minors being allowed to operate a snowmobile.

Some of the most common injuries are brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones or fractures, psychological injuries, and more.

If you are injured by an uninsured snowmobile, you may be able to pursue a claim against the owner and/or driver of the snowmobile, the owner or occupier of the land on which the snowmobile was being operated, or the manufacturer, if the accident occurred because of a malfunction.

Compensation can include but is not limited to pain and suffering, past and future income loss and/or loss of opportunity, out-of-pocket expenses, future care costs, loss of housekeeping capacity, and more.

A personal injury lawyer can help investigate who is at fault for the accident. This is an important step that can be extremely difficult without a lawyer. It is equally important for a lawyer to help with proving what you have lost because of an accident. This includes what you and your family will lose because of your injuries, including pain and suffering and the impact your injuries have on your mental health, relationships, and more.

Usually, there is a 2-year limitation period from the day of the accident.

In Alberta, snowmobiles operated on public property require the owners to obtain insurance. Unfortunately, this is not always followed. Whether a snowmobile accident occurred on private or public property, it is recommended that you speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

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