ATV Accidents

Atlanta ATV Accident Injury Lawyers

ATV’s, or all terrain vehicles, are used for recreational fun and sometimes for hauling heavy loads. Especially in rural areas of Georgia, ATVs are commonly used for farming, racing and ranching. Often referred to as “quads,” these vehicles are much more dangerous than the general public has been led to believe. Like golf carts, “four wheelers” are extremely powerful, heavy and can reach high speeds. Every year, emergency rooms are flooded from injuries resulting from ATV accidents.  So, what can you do if you find yourself the victim of an ATV accident? A personal injury lawyer could help you at Jackel & Phillips.

All Terrain Vehicle Accident Attorney Marietta Ga

Although it’s easy to believe that all terrain vehicles are safe, the statistics suggest otherwise. Between 300 and 400 ATV deaths occur every year. Broken down on a state level, the states highest on the list have almost 20 deaths yearly. While these statistics alone are cause for concern, it doesn’t actually account for ATV injuries as well. Injuries resulting from irresponsible ATV operation are a legitimate reason to consider reaching out to a personal injury attorney.

ATVs illegally operating on Georgia roadways further present a dangerous opportunity for accidents involving pedestrians and cars.  A few of the reasons that ATV use on public roads is dangerous include:

• ATVs have low-pressure tires not suitable for road use; and,
• ATVs are susceptible to rolling over due to a narrow wheel base

In fact—the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported in 2007 that 93% of deaths involving all terrain vehicles occurred on roads. If you’ve been involved in an ATV accident, you could have cause for a liability case. Even if you aren’t sure of the circumstances of your case, it’s still important to reach out to a personal injury expert. The experienced professionals at Jackel & Phillips have the skills to examine the details of your accident and evaluate whether you have a case. Because consultations are free and noncommittal, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain from a meeting at Jackel & Phillips.

Often, parents underestimate the negative outcomes that could occur when they allow their children to ride ATVs unsupervised. Many parents might believe that by their early teens, children are responsible enough to operate ATVs on their own. In other cases, parents might unwittingly allow their child to sleepover at a friend’s house or attend a birthday party where ATVs are being irresponsibly used. Children under the age of 12 suffered an estimated 13,400 serious injuries in 2015, for example. While there are ATVs made specifically for younger teenagers, kids are often permitted to drive adult size ATVs without concern. As a parent or caretaker in this situation, liability is very important to understand. Children are at a higher risk than adults as ATV drivers because they are less experienced with operating motor vehicles and are physically weaker than adults.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an ATV accident, some instances where a personal injury lawyer could benefit you include:

• If you were struck as a pedestrian by an ATV;
• Being struck by an ATV while driving a car on a public road;
• An accident involving an intoxicated (under influence) ATV driver;
• Any accident with an ATV that occurred on a public road;
• Your child was hurt in an ATV accident under someone else’s supervision.

All terrain vehicles are widely regarded as fun, safe and simple to operate safely. The truth is that these machines can be every bit as dangerous as cars or motorcycles. When you’ve suffered an accident, it’s important to act as quickly as possible to ensure as much information as possible can be compiled for your case. A law attorney at Jackel & Phillips is equipped to help you work through the details of your case.

According to Motosport.com, some common injuries associated with ATV use include:

• Concussions;
• Broken bones;
• Spinal cord injury (due to vehicle flipping);
• Leg and Knee injuries (from putting legs down during an accident);
• Internal bleeding;
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Many of these injuries could even require long-term or life long care, another reason that it’s so important to speak with a personal injury lawyer immediately if you’ve been in an accident. A skilled personal injury attorney at Jackel & Phillips can help you. It’s easy to underestimate the impact that an injury might have on you in the long run, which is why you should speak to a personal injury lawyer after an accident even if you aren’t sure how serious your situation is.

If you’ve suffered physical injuries or emotional damages following an ATV accident, reach out to a personal injury attorney at Jackel & Phillips. Our experts can study the details of your case and help you understand what you may deserve. Learn more about what a personal injury lawyer at Jackel & Phillips can do for you if you’ve been involved in an ATV accident.