Ski law.
Legal questions around ski accidents, slope liability, sports insurance and mountain sports. Clear, practical, and backed by a Salzburg law firm that has been handling cases since 1978.
Digital. Nationwide.
We work where it suits you best — no detours.
Video consultation
Zoom, Teams or phone — whatever works for you. A short session is often enough for a solid initial assessment.
Documents online
Upload your files securely and structured. No fax experiments, no email attachments that get lost.
Electronic signature
Sign contracts and powers of attorney legally binding — one click, GDPR-compliant, no printing, no posting back.
We have been advising clients from Vienna, Linz, Innsbruck, Graz and across Austria for years. Reaching us is often just one click away — and of course anyone who wants to visit us in Salzburg is welcome.
What we handle.
Six topic areas we work on regularly in our day-to-day practice and break down in a way that is understandable for those affected.
Slope accidents
Liability in collisions, FIS rules, evidence preservation and compensation — from the initial report to out-of-court settlement.
Learn more →Ski resort operators
Duty of care, slope machinery, closures and signage. Legal classification of typical disputes.
Learn more →Insurance law
Sports accident insurance, liability, trip cancellation and coverage questions — who pays when, and how do you argue it in the grey zone.
Learn more →Ski touring & backcountry
Liability in ski touring, off-piste and freeriding. Duties of guides, parties involved in avalanche events.
Learn more →Lifts & ski schools
Claims against cable car operators, ski schools and mountain rescue in incidents on or off the slope.
Learn more →Criminal consequences
Negligent bodily harm, failure to provide assistance, hit-and-run — criminal law assessment and defence after slope accidents.
Learn more →Who is behind skirecht.at.
skirecht.at is a specialist offering by Brandauer Rechtsanwälte in Salzburg — a law firm that has been advising clients on legal and business matters since 1978. The focus area of ski and mountain sports law is led by Christopher Angerer, an independent cooperation partner at our firm. We explain key questions on liability, insurance and criminal law consequences in plain language — and for your individual case, you have the full experience of the firm on your side.
Quick answers.
Who is liable in a collision on the slopes? +
Do I have to travel to Salzburg for an initial consultation? +
Does my liability insurance cover a ski accident? +
How long do I have to file claims? +
What does an initial consultation cost? +
Had an accident?
The sooner we secure the evidence, the better we can enforce your claim. Call us directly or send an email — callback within one business day.
A direct line to the firm.
Address
BRANDAUER Rechtsanwälte GmbH Giselakai 51 5020 Salzburg
Phone
+43 662 6280000