A four wheeler accident lawyer notes data that show all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have claimed the lives of nearly 1,200 children and injured 350,000 more in Kansas and other states between 2000 and 2010. Some families of children killed have filed lawsuits against ATV manufacturers with the assistance of four wheeler accident attorneys.
If you or someone you love has been seriously hurt in an ATV accident, contact a four wheeler accident attorney to learn more about your options. Attorney Group for Kansas can provide you with a free case evaluation and if you choose to pursue a claim we can connect you with an affiliated four wheeler accident attorney who can assist you throughout the legal process.
ATVs Pose Risk of Injury, Death to Children
A report reveals that children who ride four wheeler vehicles face a high risk of death and severe injury, according to The Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Four wheelers can be challenging to drive because they have a high center of gravity which increases the risk of rollovers. As a result, active riding, which involves shifting body weight to maintain stability and control, is essential. However, four wheelers often weigh hundreds of pounds, which can make controlling these vehicles difficult for smaller riders. Additionally, some four wheelers are capable of reaching highway speeds, which increases the risk of serious injury.
One survey of 4,000 teenagers found that slightly more than half of those who rode four wheeler vehicles had been involved in at least one crash. The risk of accidents or serious outcomes may be even higher when children ride four wheelers that are designed for larger riders. National data shows that in about 90 percent of ATV accidents in which children lost their lives, the victims were riding adult-sized vehicles, the website reported.
Injured Drivers or Passengers May Be Entitled to Compensation
ATV manufacturers are responsible for producing safe products. If this duty is not fulfilled, fatal accidents may occur, and the manufacturer can be held liable for injuries that may result.
Drivers or passengers who are injured in four wheeler accidents may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from their injuries, including:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income or ability to work
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish resulting from an injury
If a driver or passenger is killed in a four wheeler accident, his or her family members may be able to pursue compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one. Wrongful death damages can include:
- Mental anguish, and pain and suffering from the loss of a loved one
- Loss of relationship or financial support of a loved one
- Funeral expenses
People who have been injured in an ATV accident are advised to seek a qualified four wheeler accident attorney to help them protect their legal rights.
Contact Us For More Information
If you have been injured, or a loved one killed in a four wheeler accident, contact Attorney Group for Kansas to learn more about your options. You can fill out the form on this page, call us at the number listed at the top of the page, or email us at info@attorneygroup.com.
When you contact us, an attorney will follow up with you to speak with you about your case or answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
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