| An ATV also known as an all-terrain vehicle is a type | | | | - Neck injuries |
| of motor vehicle. Other names for an ATV are quad, | | | | - Broken arms |
| quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler. The off | | | | - Skull fracture |
| road vehicle was introduced in the early 1970's and | | | | - Broken ribs |
| can be as dangerous as motorcycles. | | | | - Concussion |
| Three wheeled ATV's have been banned due to the | | | | - Fractured or broken legs |
| severity of accidents, however, they still exist. Four | | | | - Shattered wrists |
| wheelers, however have not been banned, and are | | | | - Internal organ damage |
| not necessarily any safer. ATV's are popular for | | | | ATV accidents not only happen due to the |
| recreation but are also sometimes used for farm | | | | misconduct of the rider or other riders but could also |
| work. | | | | take place due to the defects of the ATV. Defects |
| With more and more people participating in off road | | | | involving the steering and/or brakes are most |
| activities, there have been a significant amount of | | | | common and when that happens a rider can easily |
| deaths and injuries due to ATV accidents. The | | | | lose control of the vehicle and most likely will crash. |
| number of ATV accidents in the United States is | | | | If proper equipment is worn, many of the common |
| significant and the injuries from those accidents are | | | | injuries listed above could be prevented. It is |
| often severe, even death. One study showed that | | | | recommended by most ATV manufacturers that |
| ATV-associated fatalities increased nearly 60 percent | | | | protective equipment such as an approved helmet, |
| between 2000 to 2005, while non-fatal injuries rose | | | | protective eyewear, gloves, and suitable riding boots |
| 48 percent. | | | | should be worn. If you are riding an ATV for sport |
| From 2004 through 2008, in the United States, an | | | | and on rough terrains such as rock crawling, check |
| estimated 704,000 people were injured while | | | | protectors and knee/shin guards are also |
| operating an ATV and 3,372 people were killed. | | | | recommended by ATV manufacturers. |
| One-third to one-quarter of those deaths was | | | | Victims of ATV accidents do have legal rights and |
| children under the age of 16. In 2008 alone, there | | | | should pursue them immediately after the accident. |
| were 410 reported deaths due to ATV accidents. | | | | People injured in ATV accidents can often have |
| Many serious injuries can result due to an ATV | | | | claims for their personal injuries. Accident victims can |
| accident. These injuries often include: | | | | also be compensated for pain and suffering, disability, |
| - Brain injuries | | | | and other money damages. Families of people who |
| - Spinal cord injuries | | | | are killed in ATV accidents can often file a Wrongful |
| - Back injuries | | | | Death Claim. |