Are You the Victim of an ATV Accident?
ATVs have become more popular as a form of outdoor recreation for adults, teenagers and children. Areas in and around Hardin County and throughout central Kentucky are perfect for riding ATVs. However, when you are enjoying off-roading on your ATV, you must remember that safety should be your number one concern. While you may not be under the same laws on an ATV that you are in your vehicle, you will still be responsible for any injuries that you cause while riding an ATV.
Common Causes of an ATV Accident
Most individuals follow all of the manufacturer’s safety rules provided when you purchase an all-terrain vehicle, better known as an ATV. The biggest problem with ATV use is when people forget that ATVs are not toys. ATVs are vehicles and they should be treated with the same respect and caution that you use when operating your vehicle, boat or other vehicle. If you or a loved one has been injured in an ATV accident, contact an experienced Radcliff and Elizabethtown ATV lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options to recover compensation for your injuries.
Speeding and reckless driving are the two most common causes of ATV accidents. When a driver is operating the ATV in a reckless manner or you have an inexperienced driver, you have an increased risk of being involved in an accident. In some cases, an ATV will rollover due to a defect in the design or due to inadequate instruction by the ATV manufacturer. In this case, your ATV accident attorney will investigate possible claims against the manufacturer, distributor and retailer.
Safety Tips to Avoid an ATV Accident
The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples want you and your family to enjoy your outdoor recreation without being injured. Below are several safety tips to help you avoid being injured in an ATV Accident:
- Read the owner’s manual and manufacturer’s instructions and safety tips before operating the ATV for the first time
- Wear protective gear
- Never ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Only one person should ride the ATV at a time
- Do not ride your ATV on payment or in traffic
- Take a training course
- Always supervise children and never allow a child to ride with an adult
We hope you enjoy your outdoor recreation but remember to put safety first to avoid injury.
Experienced ATV Accident Attorneys Serving Kentucky Families Since 1982
The ATV Accident lawyers at Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have been helping individuals just like you since 1982. We understand the stress, frustration and anxiety caused by injuries sustained in an ATV accident and we offer hope to those struggling to recover physically, emotionally and financially.
Call our office as 270-351-6032 or to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. If you prefer, you can send a secure message through our online contact form and one of our helpful staff members will contact you to answer your questions about your ATV Accident. We have offices in Radcliff and Elizabethtown and Louisville for your convenience.