All-Terrain Recreational Vehicle Accidents
ATV’s, or all-terrain vehicles, have become the most popular recreational vehicles during the past several years. Once used solely for work-related outdoor activities, such as farming or ranching, they have recently become used for recreation and entertainment. Some people enjoy driving their ATV on natural terrain and going “off-roading” or “mudding.” But as the popularity of these vehicles grow, so do the chances and instances of accidents and collisions.
Factors in ATV Accidents
ATV’s come in three-wheeled or four-wheeled models, and some can weigh more than 500 pounds. Many of these vehicles can reach 55 miles per hour or more. The ATV injury and death rates are on the rise due to the fact that ATV’s are steadily getting faster, heavier, and more powerful. Also, there are not many age restrictions or helmet safety regulations for recreational vehicles, and as a result there are far more serious injuries and even deaths.
ATV accidents typically occur when the operator loses control of the vehicle and it overturns or crashes into a stationary object, such as a tree or a fence. Usually, these operators do not know what they are doing, have not been accurately trained, or are not properly supervised.
Of these accidents, about 75 percent result in serious head, neck, or back injuries. These types of injuries often lead to paralysis, brain injuries, and other life-threatening ailments.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving an ATV, contact the Green Bay recreational vehicle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 1-800-757-8644 to discuss your case and to schedule an initial consultation.
