Michael Schumacher's serious skiing accident in the French Alps has once again put the spotlight on skiing safety. The seven-time Formula One world champion remains in a critical condition after hitting his head on a rock at the Meribel resort in France on Sunday. But according to Dr. Mike Langran, a Scottish doctor who specializes in ski safety, serious accidents like the one endured by the German are uncommon. "Accidents of this nature are, thankfully, rare events amongst skiers and snowboarders, although of course they usually receive substantial media attention," Langran said in a statement on Monday. Langran, who was interviewed by CNN about skiing safety last January, said he was "deeply saddened and concerned" on hearing of Schumacher's accident and wished him a "speedy and complete recovery," but stressed that the risk of injury from snow sports remains low.
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Seven-time F1 world champion's accident highlights perils of skiing
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Serious accidents from recreational skiing are a rare event, says ski safety expert
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Injuries are between 2-4 per 1,000 days on ski slopes, says Dr. Mike Langran
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Langran recommends skiers and snowboarders always wear an appropriate helmet
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