So I was skiing this past Friday at 7 Springs (home mountain) and I was lapping a park with a DFD in it. I had hit the rail a bunch of times throughout the day and the rail and everything else was in prime condition. So on one lap, I slipped off the rail early and my leg rubbed up against the rail. I pulled up my pant leg and...................ah noice there's my patella! (picture below)
The cut is as deep as it can possibly be on your knee cap. Doctor says whatever cut me may have also caused a fracture on my patella.
So I got 20 stitches and I'm out of action for two weeks, which isn't so bad. Now I'm 17 and my dad smells a lawsuit. I think it would be kinda gay, mainly because I ski park and hit urban and stuff, full knowing that shit like this can happen, and I wouldn't wanna be the little bitch that sues 7 springs terrain parks.
On the other hand, rails at resorts probably shouldn't have nails or screws or whatever was sticking out of them (it was a single barrel, so it's not like the rail cut me) that could seriously injure people like this. Just think if this cut my femoral artery....I may have been totally screwed. My ski's edge didn't do this either, they're way too blunt.
So what do y'all think?Has this happened to you guys before? Is it rightful to try to sue somehow and get some $$$$$, or should I tell my dad to tough it out? (which I personally think is the right move)
