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ATV Accident Lawyer & ATV Accident Statistics

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are 3 or 4 wheeled motorized vehicles used for off-road riding and have gained enormous popularity in the last decade. In many ways, these vehicles are ideal for recreation, rescue efforts, and quick, easy transportation in off-road areas.

Disturbing facts about ATVs

Unfortunately however, over 6,000 fatalities occurred from injuries associated with ATVs in the last two decades, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In 2001, 467 people were killed in ATV accidents.  In 2002, 113,900 people went to the emergency room with ATV-related injuries, and tragically, the CPSC estimates that at least 30% of all the people involved in ATV accidents are children.

Why are so many people hurt in ATV accidents?

These devastating accidents are perpetuated by a regulatory system that is still struggling to legislate and implement meaningful and life-saving safety standards. ATVS themselves were introduced to the market in 1971, and were initially three-wheelers. These vehicles were involved in so many rollovers and injuries, that the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit alleging that ATVs and their manufacturers violated the Consumer Product Safety Act. In 1987, the ATV manufacturers agreed to stop producing three-wheeled ATVs, but did not recall the 2.4 million defective ones that had been already sold. Many of these extremely dangerous ATVs remain in use today.

What can be done if I have been hurt in an ATV accident?

If you or someone you love has been injured in an ATV accident and it was due to someone's negligence or a mechanical defect, you may be able to receive valuable compensation for your loss - including medical costs, vehicle repair compensation, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and future loss of earnings. Time is precious when dealing with collecting reparations for victims in ATV accidents.

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Three Wheeler Accidents Lawyer

While all ATVs are dangerous, none are more inherently hazardous than the three wheeled variety. In fact, these "bikes" are so dangerous that their manufacturer has been prohibited in the United States since the late 1980s. While they remain illegal to manufacture, many of the discontinued bikes are still in the possession of Americans. Potential accident victims still enjoy the thrill that accompanies the lighter weight and tighter turns a three wheeler can provide, at the cost of stability and safety.

Even with proper safety standards, riding a three wheeler is a dangerous undertaking. It is estimated that in 2003 alone, 125,500 people required trips to the emergency room due to accidents on ATVs. Trikes (three wheeled bikes) are much more dangerous than quads, so these figures represent a much higher frequency of injuries for them. In addition, since trikes are much more difficult to operate than quads, they put other riders and even pedestrians and property in danger. No one can afford to be careless on a quad; careless on a trike is even more dangerous.

Don't take chances with your rights after an accident on a three wheeler. If you or someone you know has been injured by a careless or negligent rider, getting in contact with a lawyer is the first step in reclaiming what you've lost. The negligent party has a legal mandate to compensate victims for their injuries. A knowledgeable attorney can help you maximize the compensation that you receive for your suffering.

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4 Wheeler and Quad Accidents, Lawyers for Off-Road Accidents

Let us help you find a 4 Wheeler or Quad Accident Lawyer today.

All Terrain Vehicles, or ATVs, offer an exciting and exhilarating means of transportation and recreation for trained riders everywhere. Without a doubt, the speed and maneuverability of the quads are the main draws for these off road vehicles, and their racing and trick competitions have become a major draw in many cities throughout the nation. They are all-around fun for people of all ages.

Quads and Fourwheelers use for :

• Recreational riding
• Herding livestock
• Ranching
• Farming
• Racing
• Transportation between remote rural locations
• Cargo transportation
• Areas that are probhitively dangerous or impossible for other vehicles to reach

But what happens when this entertainment turns tragic? All motor vehicles have inherent risks involving their operation, but ATVs are especially dangerous.

Facts on the dangers of fourwheelers and quads

• In 2003 alone, 125,500 riders or passengers required trips to the emergency room due to accidents on ATVs
• Of those injured, 38,600 were children under 16.

With these powerfully fast vehicles, the inclination to take unnecessary risks is the cause of many of these injuries.

ATVs should be a source of pleasure and enjoyment, not of pain and frustration. ATV riders who are injured due to someone taking one of these unnecessary risks have a right to collect the damages owed to them. A lawyer trained in the dangers of ATV riding can help you determine whether you have suffered because of the negligence of another. If an avoidable accident has robbed you of your health, contact a lawyer without delay. Only an experienced personal injury attorney can help you receive the reparations that you deserve.

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Dirt Bike Accidents

Dirt bikes offer all the romantic associations of freedom and excitement related to road bikes, but with the added adventure of exploring an off-road trail deep into the wilderness. This freedom comes at a high price, however. Dirt bikes are even more dangerous than motorcycles, the hazards exacerbated by the common conditions and environments in which they are operated. Mud, steep grades, sandy dunes, and lush vegetation are extreme elements that most motorcycles rarely encounter.

Broken wrists, ankles and legs make up the most common (65%) of all motorcycle and dirt bike injuries, but combined with the off road nature of dirt bikes, broken backs, cracked vertebrae and closed head injuries are on the rise. Reckless drivers also prevent the single greatest hazard to other responsible users of dirt bikes, since most injuries occur when a rider neglects to respect other riders or fails to follow basic safety procedures.

An attorney who has experience with dirt bikes and the injuries they inflict is your best bet for getting the compensation you deserve when a reckless driver injures you. Dirt bikes are inherently risky, but what is riskier is letting the time you have to collect damages owed to you expire. Don't let the negligence of others cost you your physical or financial health.

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