If you are injured, then the treating doctor will make notes, even if no blood test is required. If another person is injured, then it's often the case that the local police will attend the treatment room (from my experience).
As you say, there seems to be no ml level mentioned, so my reading from that is that there is no acceptable level of alcohol consumption on this policy. Any insurer could use another clause to reject a claim if a skier has been drinking, but just a little, how about "needlessly putting yourself at risk".
Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !
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Started by OldAndy in Ski Chatter 08-Jan-2011 - 48 Replies
Bandit
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Mekka
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Gluhwein is diluted but it also has spirits added. A good gluhwein should be strong. The ones on Manchester's Christmas markets are 9.5% the problem with drinks that are mixed, heated, etc you've no idea how many units you're intaking.
Dave Mac
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Surely there is a question of reasonableness? It is commonplace that a high number of people drink on the mountain.
I agree if you have caused an accident, or even if there is a coming together, without known culpability, then you should expect to have to answer questions from the boys in black.
I agree if you have caused an accident, or even if there is a coming together, without known culpability, then you should expect to have to answer questions from the boys in black.
Dave Mac
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Mekka wrote:Gluhwein is diluted but it also has spirits added. A good gluhwein should be strong. The ones on Manchester's Christmas markets are 9.5% the problem with drinks that are mixed, heated, etc you've no idea how many units you're intaking.
Yeeaaah, buuuut, you are not likely to suffer avalanche conditions in Albert Square! :wink:
Mekka
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Pffft, I only touch the mulled cider on there. St Anne's is where it's at :D
Smokey Barr
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
All valid points, but I still won't be getting insurance. I just think the chances of me needing to use it, weighted against it's cost aren't worth it...
I may live to regret it, but haven't until now.
Besides, whats the point. I intended to have a good time in the evenings, and I will be having a few jars during the day on the slope. It appears my insurance would be void if I enjoyed myself this much...
I may live to regret it, but haven't until now.
Besides, whats the point. I intended to have a good time in the evenings, and I will be having a few jars during the day on the slope. It appears my insurance would be void if I enjoyed myself this much...
Dorset Boy
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Do you insure your car?
What about the other skier whose life you've wrecked?
Personally I don't care if you have to cough up for your own trted, but what about your responsibility to everyone else on the slopes?
What about the other skier whose life you've wrecked?
Personally I don't care if you have to cough up for your own trted, but what about your responsibility to everyone else on the slopes?
Smokey Barr
reply to 'Skiing, Alcohol and Insurance !' posted Jan-2011
Hang on a minute, who's life have I wrecked??!! Maybe they skied into me!
If an accident was my fault, I would be more than happy to pay compensation. But why should I pay for something that may never happen, and may not be my fault. If someone hurtles into me, I'd expect them or their insurance to pay out.
I have insurance on my scooter because I have to. I have never had to make a claim...
If an accident was my fault, I would be more than happy to pay compensation. But why should I pay for something that may never happen, and may not be my fault. If someone hurtles into me, I'd expect them or their insurance to pay out.
I have insurance on my scooter because I have to. I have never had to make a claim...
Topic last updated on 12-January-2011 at 11:23