ATVs have both utilitarian and recreational uses. ATV accidents are all too common in Connecticut, as in the rest of the country. Statistics say that several hundred deaths involving ATVs happen nationwide every year. For every fatality there are many other instances of serious nonfatal injuries.
Risk factors of ATV usage include:
- Speed
- Uneven terrain
- Lack of safety features like seat belts and helmets, in many cases
- Legal operation by children
- Factors similar to other motor vehicle accidents, such as blinding sunlight, other visibility problems, user inexperience, inebriation, human error and vehicle malfunction
Injuries affect many parts of the body. Head injuries and crush injuries are common. Whatever the injury or severity, the most important things to do immediately afterward are to get prompt medical care if applicable and to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Not A Time For Self-Judgment – Get A Lawyer’s Guidance
If you, your child or your loved one has been injured or killed in an ATV accident, there likely will be considerable expenses and losses to handle, including medical bills, end-of-life expenses in the case of a fatality, loss of income and pain and suffering. Your needs are significant. Do not try to act as your own lawyer, but rather, get prompt legal counsel from a proven-effective advocate.
An investigation may reveal that a landowner, manufacturer or motorist was responsible. Get the Power of Perkins on your side and discover how well we at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers will take care of you throughout your case. We have years of experience as well as a sincere commitment to our clients’ well-being. Whether you are bringing a claim against someone else or trying to navigate your own insurance policy to meet expenses, you will have a strong advantage with an experienced plaintiff’s attorney advising you.
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Learn more about how we can help you and your family cope with the aftermath of an ATV accident. Call 800-PERKINS or send a message online for a prompt response.