Motor Vehicle Accidents - ATV Accidents
During the 1970's All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) were available to consumers for work or play. The gas-powered vehicles are intended to be ridden off-road, making them especially useful for rural or wooded areas and as maneuverable vehicles for use in rescue operations.
Although ATVs are intended for use by people over the age of 16, many children under that age ride them without an adult. Each year many people, including children, are injured and even killed while operating All Terrain Vehicles. The following are ATV statistics for the United States:
- 35% of all ATV-related deaths occur to children under the age of 16.
- ATV-related injuries that required emergency room treatment have risen 100% in a recent five year period.
- Head and neck injuries were associated with approximately 70% of fatal ATV injuries to people under the age of 19
Children aged 16 and under are the most likely to become injured while operating ATV's. An average ATV weighs as much as 1,000 pounds and can travel at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour. In many states, a license and ATV training are not necessary. In addition, a large number of states do not have a minimum age requirement.
Physical injury can result following an ATV-related accident, often with the victim requiring emergency medical attention. If you or a loved one has suffered damages as a result of an ATV accident, you should seek the advice of a qualified ATV accident lawyer. An experienced ATV accident injury attorney may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering, medical costs, loss of wages, ATV repairs, and other relevant compensation.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an ATV accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
