ATV Accidents
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are three- or four-wheeled motorized vehicles used for work on farms, ranches, and other commercial sites and for exciting outdoor recreational activities such as off-roading. ATV dealers and manufacturers continue to push the limits, with many ATVs now capable of going as fast as 55 MPH and weighing as much as a quarter of a ton. That much power is potentially very dangerous, especially in the hands of young drivers who don't have experience handling vehicles of this power.
Personal injury attorneys with expertise in ATV accident cases cite alarming statistics. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC), between 2005 and 2007, an estimated 434,200 ATV accidents caused injuries requiring a trip to the emergency room. In the same period, there were an estimated 1,830 deaths from ATV accidents and ATV injuries, most of them resulting from the vehicle overturning or hitting another vehicle or object.
Most ATV-related injuries are preventable. Common causes are unsafe speed, drinking and driving, driving illegally on paved roads, driving into regular traffic, driving in unsafe weather conditions, and driving without proper supervision or training. Many government officials maintain that age plays a significant role as a cause of ATV related accidents. Drivers under the age of 15 are more than two times likely to lose control of their ATVs.
When ATV injuries or deaths occur, a thorough investigation and evaluation of the cause(s)--conducted by a personal injury attorney with direct experience handling ATV accidents and injuries--is always the best way to proceed. Once the cause of the ATV injury is determined, the ATV injury lawyer and the victim can reach a decision about whether or not to pursue a lawsuit or other legal option.
The skilled personal injury lawyers and ATV accident attorneys at Schwartz Zweben LLP have successfully represented many victims of ATV accidents and their families. They understand the complexity of investigating, litigating, negotiating, and resolving ATV injury claims and are fully knowledgeable of the legal options for ATV accident victims. Our resources include a top-notch team of professional investigators and experts who can analyze the evidence and help our ATV injury lawyers obtain swift justice and full compensation for our clients.
If you have been in an ATV accident or have suffered from an ATV injury, or if a loved one died as the result of an ATV accident, contact the law offices of Schwartz Zweben LLP. An ATV injury attorney on our team can offer you a free, confidential evaluation of your case and advise you of your rights.
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