I was recently injured at an ice skating rink from a skating accident. Does the ice skating place have any liability?

You might be able to sue the rink. It depends on whether the rink was failing in its responsibilities or duties, or otherwise being negligent in some fashion.

To begin with, the fact that someone is injured while on another person’s property does not automatically make that second person responsible for the injury. Instead, there must be some fault, which is usually negligence (or unreasonable carelessness), but could also be the result of a deliberate or intentional act.

In addition, some activities are inherently more dangerous than others, and the owners or operators of the places where those things are done are not liable for injuries coming from the “inherent risks” of those activities. You don’t mention which state you’re from, but many states have passed laws insulating ice skating rink operators from liability for “injuries which result from contact with other skaters or . . .which result from falls caused by loss of balance.” (Quote taken from a South Carolina law.)

However, the question is whether the rink operator contributed to dangers beyond those inherent to the sport, such as by having bad ice conditions, too much crowding, not enough supervision of skaters, or in any other way failing to run a safe, orderly rink.  If there was negligence, then the owners or operators may be liable for an accident or injury at an ice skating rink.

You should consult with a personal injury attorney, who can evaluate the facts of your husband’s fall and see whether the rink may be liable; however, prepare yourself that if the rink was well-run and well-maintained, the answer may be that it is not liable.