The popularity of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) is on the rise’s and so is the number of ATV accidents, serious injuries, and deaths caused by operating these vehicles. Failure to provide adequate warnings and instructions coupled with design flaws and inferior (cheap) and defective parts create a dangerous combination that, all too often, results in catastrophic and fatal accidents.
If you’ve been injured in an ATV accident in South Carolina that was caused by a defective ATV or the negligence of another individual, you may be able to recover compensation that can be used for recovery costs, medical bills, loss of wage costs, continued care costs, and more. To learn more, you’ll need the help of a Columbia, SC ATV accident lawyer. At Solomon Law Group, we understand how and why most ATV accidents happen and we understand the dangers of defective off-road vehicles. We can help ensure ATV manufacturers create safe vehicles.
More often than not, ATVs fall into the hands of inexperienced riders and even children who do not have the appropriate training, skill, judgment, strength, and motor skills necessary to operate an ATV safely. Even professionals who use ATVs may be unaware of defects or design flaws. ATV manufacturers and distributors market ATVs in a way that is meant to entice owners and riders with the power and speed of an ATV in extreme conditions. The truth of the matter is it encourages unsafe riding.
Many ATVs have design flaws that make them susceptible to rollover. In addition, other design flaws prevent the vehicles from protecting the rider from injury in the event of a crash. Some ATVs have even exploded during a crash.
Because ATV accidents are usually very serious, immediate intervention is needed to protect the evidence, secure the ATV for study, and investigate and document the incident.
FREE CONSULTATION AFTER YOUR SOUTH CAROLINA ATV ACCIDENT
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an ATV accident, call Solomon Law Group, LLC at 803-219-8870 for a free consultation. You can also contact us online.