ATV accidents are more common than you might believe. According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), 14,653 people died in ATV-related accidents between 1982 and 2016. In 2016 alone, the CPSC received reports of 337 fatalities in ATV-related accidents. In addition to fatalities, it is estimated that approximately 101,200 people were injured and treated in ERs during 2016 after ATV accidents.

The PBAR legal team represents ATV accident victims as they seek compensation for their injuries. Call our office now for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you receive a fair and just settlement for your ATV accident claim.

Causes of ATV Accidents in Indiana

There are many different reasons why a person is injured or killed while using an ATV. Some of the common reasons injuries and deaths occur in ATV accidents include:

• Speeding and reckless driving
• Impaired driving (drugged driving and drunk driving)
• Inexperienced drivers
• Distracted driving
• Too many riders on the ATV
• Defective ATV parts or defective ATVs
• Unsafe conditions and terrain
• Failure to wear protective gear
• Improper positioning of the ATV

In addition to the above causes of ATV accidents, third parties also cause ATV crashes. For example, another ATV driver might ram into your ATV or run you off the trail causing a crash.

Filing an Injury Claim — Who is Responsible?

Under Indiana personal injury laws, you must prove that another person caused the incident that resulted in your injury.  In other words, who caused the ATV accident? An Indianapolis ATV accident attorney conducts a thorough investigation to determine how the accident occurred. By determining the cause of the accident, the attorney can identify the parties responsible for your damages. Your PBAR lawyer also searches for evidence that proves fault and liability.

Once the liable party is identified, our legal team can proceed to file an injury claim against the party or parties who caused your injuries. If a defective part contributed to the cause of the crash, the claim might be against the ATV manufacturer or a parts manufacturer.

However, if another person caused the crash, your injury claim might be against that person. If you were a bystander, the driver of the ATV could be held liable if the driver caused you to be injured by running into you or otherwise causing you to be injured.

It is crucial to identify the party or parties who caused the crash because only those parties are liable for paying you compensation for your damages.

Damages in an ATV accident claim may include:

• Cost of medical care, including physical therapy, surgeries, doctors, medications, and medical equipment
• Loss of income, including lost wages and loss of earning potential
• Scarring, disability, and disfigurement
• Out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident, your injury, or your recovery
• Emotional and mental suffering
• Physical pain and suffering
• Property damage

The amount you may receive for an ATV injury claim depends on several factors. The type and severity of your injuries are a factor. In addition, the amount of your actual financial losses is also a factor. Our goal at Poynter & Bucheri is to obtain a settlement amount or a verdict that compensates you in full for all your damages.

Call an Indianapolis ATV Accident Attorney for More Information

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