Why Are ATVs So Dangerous?
Many people are surprised to learn that ATVs cause so many serious injuries and deaths each year. They mistakenly believe that since there are so few rules and regulations surrounding ATVs, and because they travel at relatively low speeds, they are much safer than other vehicles. However, this is simply not the case. In fact, a lack of regulations and safety precautions adds to the growing problem of ATV injuries and fatalities.
Here are just a few of the reasons that ATV injuries are common in Georgia:
- ATVs are driven off road, often on rough, uneven terrain or in snow, water, or mud.
- ATVs are not regulated in the same way or to the same extent that on-road vehicles are.
- Because most ATVs do not have a cab or cage, ATV rollovers are more likely to cause ejections, crush injuries, and fatalities.
- Since ATVs are often used for recreation, operators may be more likely to speed or drive recklessly.
- ATVs have a poor track record when it comes to dangerous designs and defective parts.
- In Georgia, there is no state agency that regulates ATV use.
- In Georgia, there is no minimum age requirement for ATV operation.
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$630,000 $630k Result for a Woman Injured in an Automobile Wreck
Result for a Woman Injured in an Automobile Wreck
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$1,000,000 $1.0 Million for Client With Significant Leg Injury
Client With Significant Leg Injury
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$2,300,000 $2.3 Million Leg Injury When Tractor Trailer Crossed Center Line
Leg Injury When Tractor Trailer Crossed Center Line
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For a Man Rear-Ended by a Landscape Truck
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$497,000 $497k Verdict at Trial for an Individual Who Was Struck by a Drunk Driver
Verdict at Trial for an Individual Who Was Struck by a Drunk Driver
Who Is Liable for Your ATV Accident & Injuries?
It is extremely important to understand that the person or entity responsible for your ATV accident may not be readily apparent in the wake of the crash. In some cases, more than one party could share fault for a four-wheeler accident.
At Van Sant Law, a critical aspect of our job is fully investigating your case and determining exactly what went wrong. In past ATV accident cases, a variety of parties have been responsible for accidents, including:
- The driver of the ATV (if the accident victim was a passenger or pedestrian)
- The rental company of the ATV
- The resort that made the ATV available to the guest
- The owner of the ATV
- The manufacturer of the ATV
- The distributor or retailer of the ATV
- The manufacturer or retailer of an ATV component
- The manufacturer or retailer of ATV helmets or safety equipment
- The owner of the property where the ATV accident took place
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