Who’s liable for sledding injuries? Like the 10-year-old girl who was impaled by a piece of rebar while sledding in Maryland on Monday morning, injuries are known to happen. The girl underwent surgery and is expected to recover, The Baltimore Sun reports.

Many sledding injuries are related to the condition of the property where the sledding occurred. If a lawsuit is filed, it would generally fall under the legal theory of premises liability.

Here are three potential factors that can affect sledding-related personal injury suits:

If you’ve been hurt in a sledding accident and want to explore your legal options, or if you’re being sued over a sledding injury that occurred on your property, a good place to start is to consult an experienced personal injury attorney in your area.

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