All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Accidents Kill and Injure Thousands of Americans Annually

If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or four-wheeler accident, you may have legal rights. ATVs are dangerous vehicles that are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths in the United States each year. An estimated 700 people – including about 200 children under age 16 – are killed every year in ATV accidents, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. An additional 135,000 people — more than a quarter of them children — are treated in emergency rooms for ATV-related injuries.

Injured people may be able to recover financial compensation from the ATV maker or from other ATV drivers who were responsible for the accident. Mark & Associates, P.C. represents injured ATV drivers and their families across the nation and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your case. Contact our law firm today for a free consultation about your potential ATV case. To reach us, call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the form on this page.

Were You Injured By a Defective ATV?

Many ATV accidents are caused by manufacturing or design defects in the ATV itself. Manufacturing defects are flaws in the manufacturing process, such as faulty wiring, brakes, or steering controls. Defective ATV designs can lead to accidents and injuries including broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord injuries including paralysis, sprains, burns, and more. One major design flaw in many all-terrain vehicles is a high center of gravity and narrow wheel base, factors which can cause the ATV to roll over even at low speeds and on flat terrain. Also, open driver and passenger compartments, many with no doors or roofs, fail to protect occupants in the case of an accident. Some ATVs have no handholds for the occupants to grab onto in an accident, resulting in them being thrown from the vehicle. When an ATV manufacturer knows that its vehicle is hazardous to users and does not warn consumers about the risk, the manufacturer may be liable for injuries caused.

Was Your ATV Model Recalled?

Hundreds of thousands of ATVs made by leading manufacturers have been recalled in recent years due to safety concerns. The following ATV models have been recalled after being implicated in many accidents:

  • Yamaha Rhino
  • Polaris Ranger
  • Arctic Prowler

Free Legal Consultation

People who are injured in ATV accidents – including drivers, passengers, and bystanders — may have rights to receive financial compensation from the vehicle manufacturer or other responsible parties. Injured parties may be able to be compensated for lost income, pain and suffering, medical bills, and other damages. The personal injury attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C. will advise you of your legal rights and aggressively represent you. Call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the form on this page.

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