As all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) continue to rise in popularity, so too does the occurrence of Massachusetts accidents and Massachusetts wrongful deaths involving ATVs. Because of the inherently unstable design of these vehicles, which can sometimes weigh more than 700 pounds, they can easily tip or roll over. Additionally, due to the frequent use of ATVs on uneven surfaces and the vehicles’ high-performance engines, capable of speeds topping 60 mph, it is easy to understand why the numbers of Massachusetts ATV-related fatalities and Massachusetts ATV accident injuries continue to grow.
There is very little regulation and legal oversight of the ATV industry. Instead, injured Massachusetts residents are left helplessly to rely on a minimal amount of state laws to protect them. In spite of this weak regulatory environment, numerous ATV industry recalls have been made for such dangers and defects as brakes failures, steering issues, suspension, overheating hazards and other mechanical design flaws.
A medical professional can help you determine the extent of your injuries. Often times, smaller, minor injuries can result in more serious injuries in the future. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as you have been injured in a Massachusetts ATV accident.
Collect all necessary information:
After you have been involved in a Massachusetts ATV accident, it is important to gather the necessary information that may be vital to your Massachusetts personal injury claim. You should collect the personal information of the parties involved in the Massachusetts accident, including full names, telephone numbers, and insurance information of each individual. In addition, information about the ATV itself is important, including the make and model. Also, the precise location, along with any witness to the Massachusetts accident, is paramount to successfully pursuing your Massachusetts ATV accident case.
Contact an experienced Massachusetts ATV accident attorney:
It is imperative that you speak with an expert Massachusetts ATV accident personal injury attorney before attempting to negotiate with the Massachusetts insurance company. Attempting to negotiate a settlement without first consulting an expert, highly skilled ATV accident attorney beforehand may make it harder to settle your Massachusetts claim in the future. Furthermore, for Massachusetts ATV accident cases, a Massachusetts Statute of Limitations, or deadline, for filing your case exists. Waiting longer than necessary to contact an ATV accident attorney may result in a barred claim, regardless of the merits of your case.
As a result of manufacturing defects and dangerous designs, drivers of ATVs have suffered brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, permanent disfigurement and even wrongful death in Massachusetts ATV accidents.
3-Wheeler ATVs
When ATVs were first manufactured, they were originally designed with three wheels for enhanced speed and maneuverability; however, these enhanced features came at the cost of stability and safety. In response to the large number of injuries resulting from these ATVs, the federal government filed suit against the manufacturers in the late 1980s. As a result, manufacturers agreed to cease production of three-wheeled ATVs in 1987, but the roughly 2.4 million, 3-wheeled ATVs already in use were not recalled. Many of these dangerous vehicles are still in use today, and serious and significant injuries from them continue to occur.
4-Wheeler ATVs
4-Wheeler ATVs continue to be the most popular type of ATV in use today. The enhanced speed and maneuverability of these vehicles sometimes tempts their users to take unnecessary risks, often resulting in traumatic injuries to themselves, their passengers or fellow riders. Defects in the design and manufacturing process of 4-wheeler ATVs may also be the cause of many Massachusetts ATV related injuries, which can result in permanent, devastating consequences.
Dirt Bikes
Dirt bikes offer the same pleasures of a motorcycle, but with the added adventure that off-road conditions bring. However, this added adventure also carries an increased risk for serious injury. Broken wrists, broken arms, broken ankles and broken legs make up a large majority of Massachusetts dirt bike injuries, but more serious Massachusetts injuries, such as head and spinal trauma, are also on the rise. These Massachusetts injuries are most commonly caused by the negligence of other riders who fail to abide by the basic ATV safety rules and regulations.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Massachusetts ATV accident, we urge you to contact the Boston, MA Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates as soon as possible. Our Boston ATV accident attorneys are highly experienced in helping people injured or killed by dangerous ATVs. Our personal injury and Massachusetts wrongful death lawyers will seek compensation for your medical expenses, future and other affected wages, and your disability and other related injuries. Contact our expert team of Boston personal injury lawyers at (617) 787-3700 or email us info@gilhoylaw.com. We can help.
Our Massachusetts personal injury lawyers will provide you with a free initial consultation about your Massachusetts ATV accident. We will be happy to meet with you in our office, at the hospital or in the privacy of your home.
Our Massachusetts ATV accident personal injury lawyers are proud to represent Massachusetts ATV accident personal injury clients from throughout the Commonwealth.
The mission of our Boston, Massachusetts ATV accident law firm is two-fold.
Our Boston ATV accident lawyers work incredibly hard to provide outstanding legal representation for every one of our Massachusetts ATV accident clients. As a result of our Boston ATV accident attorneys’ extensive legal knowledge, tenacity, determination and wide range of expertise and skill regarding Massachusetts ATV accidents, our Massachusetts ATV accident attorneys have an outstanding track record of success and accomplishment for our personal injury clients. Our ATV accident attorneys will simply not settle for second best.
Second, our Boston ATV accident legal advocates always provide our clients with exceptional client service. This is as important to us as the outcome of your ATV accident case. Our Boston ATV accident law office keeps every client fully informed of the progress of his or her ATV accident case. As part of this commitment, all of our ATV accident clients are copied on all correspondence from us, and we make it a priority to promptly respond to all phone calls and other inquiries from our clients. Our level of client service truly distinguishes us from other Massachusetts ATV accident law firms. The ATV accident attorneys at our ATV accident law office never act on behalf of a client without first thoroughly discussing the matter at hand with our client and jointly coming to a decision beforehand. Our ATV accident law office endeavors to represent each of our clients in such a manner that ensures that our clients receive the individualized, detailed attention that their unique ATV accident case deserves.
Our driving motivations of superior client relations and exceptional legal counsel make us a law firm you can trust.
