ATV Accidents

All-terrain Vehicles, more commonly known as ATVs, have skyrocketed in popularity of the past few years, especially in Texas. They are an excellent way to see the natural beauty of this state, while also providing a thrilling, high-speed ride. Unfortunately, while ATVs are fun and useful, they are also incredibly dangerous. An ATV collision can easily lead to catastrophic, life-changing injuries.

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in an ATV crash, chances are that you are feeling lost, hopeless, and alone. We at The Lenahan Law Firm want to offer you our support. We specialize in severe injury cases and have years of experience holding negligent people liable for their actions. If you want to work with a skilled and dedicated Dallas ATV accident attorney, call our firm at (214) 295-1008 today.

ATVs have a number of different uses. Some of them are used for recreation on sand dunes, beaches, and off-road trails, but others are helpful work vehicles on farms and ranches. However, no matter how fun or useful these vehicles are, accidents are always possible. In recent years, several ATV models have proven to be susceptible to rollovers and other collisions and have therefore been recalled.

Even ATVs that haven’t been recalled can still present a serious danger to riders. These vehicles should only ever be driven by those with the proper experience. Sadly, with the prevalence of ATV tours, many inexperienced riders are allowed behind the wheel before they are ready, and even experienced riders can find themselves at the mercy of poor vehicle designs, bumpy roads, or negligent car or truck drivers.

Unlike other recreational vehicles, like scooters or bikes, ATVs can travel at incredibly high speeds. In fact, modern models can go up to 80 mph, which is nearly as fast as a car. But, on top of being extremely fast, ATV riders have little to no protection in the event of a crash. If a rider hits an object and flips their vehicle, there is no roof or walls to take the brunt of that fall. Instead, all the weight lands directly onto the head and neck of the rider and any additional passengers, causing extreme injuries at the least, and death at the worst. In addition, if a negligent vehicle driver strikes an ATV, riders can suffer extensive trauma that they may never fully recover from.