Expert Witness Work in Snow Sports: Risk, Negligence, and Safety on the Slopes

What really happens when a ski accident ends up in court? 🏔️⛷️

In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, we explore the world of snow sports litigation — where expert witnesses use engineering, experience, and analysis to help courts understand how accidents happen, who’s responsible, and where risk becomes negligence.

Our guest brings decades of experience as both a civil engineer and certified ski instructor, offering a rare look into how snow sports, science, and the law intersect. From investigating incidents on the slopes to explaining technical evidence under oath, this conversation uncovers what it truly means to serve as an expert witness in high-stakes ski accident cases.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
⚖️ How expert witnesses analyze ski and snowboard accidents for the courtroom
💼 The fine line between inherent risk, negligence, and liability in snow sports
🌨️ How technology and weather conditions influence accident outcomes
🧠 The role of engineering, biomechanics, and safety standards in testimony
🎯 What attorneys look for when selecting snow sports expert witnesses

👩‍⚖️ Who should watch:
• Expert witnesses and attorneys working on personal injury or liability cases
• Engineers, safety consultants, and recreation professionals interested in litigation
• Law students and young professionals exploring expert witness work
• Skiers, snowboarders, and anyone curious about how the law applies to the slopes

📌 About the Show:
On the Stand with Ashish Arun dives deep into the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony — through long-form conversations with leading attorneys, experts, and professionals shaping the future of litigation.

Each episode uncovers real-world insights from the courtroom and beyond — from building credibility to navigating complex technical cases.

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