Jefferson ATV Accident Lawyer

ATVs or “all-terrain vehicles” are not the safer alternatives to motorcycles and dirt bikes that their manufacturers and those who make money off them describe them to be. Given the complexity of the machines and their horsepower, ATV accidents can be every bit as serious.

ATV accidents may be even more complex than a crash that happens on the roadway. There may be more potential defendants, and it could be more difficult to investigate and get to the bottom of what happened. Even when you know what caused the crash, you have the burden of proof to demonstrate it to a court. On top of that, you may also be dealing with a difficult insurance company that is determined to make it harder for you to get the money that you deserve.

Common Types of ATV Accidents

Every year, over 700 people nationwide are killed and over 135,000 are injured in ATV accidents. These injuries can happen in a number of ways:

• Colliding with another vehicle
• The ATV catching fire or exploding
• Overturning when the driver loses control
• Collisions with fixed objects
• Running over dangerous objects in the path

In many cases, you are filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer for a product defect. You would need to prove one of the following types of defects:

• Design defects occur when there is something inherently dangerous in the design, and there is a reasonably safer alternative design that is as practical and economically feasible as the original design.
• Manufacturing defects occur when there is nothing wrong with the design, but something goes wrong in the manufacturing process that makes the product unreasonably dangerous.
• Marketing defects are when the manufacturer knew or should have known a danger and did not warn the public.

ATV riders would have their own insurance policy to cover the ATV. This type of insurance is similar to the coverage that motorcyclists may receive as part of their policy. No matter what type of insurance policy is at issue, all insurance companies will act the same way. They will not want to pay you what you deserve after an accident.

Average ATV Accident Settlements

Your settlement must cover the following damages:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Emotional distress

Your settlement amount is not completely out of your control and is only in the hands of the insurance company. Your settlement is an agreement and not a dictation. If the amount offered to you is not enough, you have the ability to say no and continue to negotiate. If not, you can take the case to court when the insurance company does not pay you what they owe you.

You need an attorney who understands the unique factors involved in an ATV accident. In addition, you should have an attorney who can push back when the insurance company tries to play its usual games. Without an experienced lawyer, you may end up with the short end of a stick after an ATV accident.

Call a Jefferson ATV Accident Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one have suffered an injury in a Georgia ATV accident, the attorneys at Parisi Injury Law are here to take up your cause and get you the most money possible. The first step is to call us for a free case review. Contact us today to schedule a time to discuss your case.