Off-Road Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Off-road vehicles (ORVs) are popular purchases for people in West Chester, Chester County and throughout Pennsylvania. However, these vehicles are prone to accidents for many reasons. If you’re in an accident on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or with an ATV, you need the help of dedicated ORV accident attorneys.

At , our clients are people across West Chester and throughout Pennsylvania who have suffered personal injuries. Injuries from motor vehicle accidents can be painful and frustrating. When victims turn to us, they take immense comfort in our strength and compassion when it comes to finding the answers to their most pressing questions.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of ATV Accidents?

ATV incidents are fairly common on private and public land. You will generally find them anywhere there is a trail through the woods wide enough for a four-wheel ATV. Many of the most common causes of accidents with these vehicles include:

• Driver-related issues: From distraction to inexperience to basic recklessness, many driver-related concerns can create massive risks for injuries on ATVs and other ORVs.
• Vehicle condition: ATVs and ORVs are sturdy and built to handle “rough” terrain. But without proper maintenance or care, these vehicles may have structural problems that drivers don’t know about until it’s too late.
• Poor trail conditions: More than any other type of vehicle, ATVs and ORVs are at the mercy of the road they use. While these roads are typically less well-kept than others, bad weather, erosion and even heavy traffic can also undermine their stability.
• Inadequate safety gear: Riding on dirt roads through wooded areas requires significant safety gear, including helmets, pads, goggles and more. Without that gear, properly controlling these vehicles can be extremely challenging.

Determining liability for accidents involving these vehicles can be a major challenge, and we understand that. While the law does require owners to carry insurance for all generally registered ATVs, many forgo that step. There are also the hazards associated with people operating ATVs where they are forbidden by law.

We deal with insurance companies and fight to receive the most accurate determination of the comparative negligence equation for our clients. We know how complex these issues can be, and we are prepared to represent our clients’ interests vigorously and without delay.

Common Injuries From ATV Accidents

ATVs and ORVs are fast-moving and lightweight without a lot of external protection. People are commonly injured on these vehicles in the following ways:

• Bumps, scrapes and lacerations
• Broken bones
• Head and spine injuries
• Fatalities

ATV and ORV accidents are dangerous for two reasons. One: The trauma of an accident can be serious. Two: It’s difficult to get treatment for it in an appropriate amount of time. “The golden hour” refers to the first 60 minutes after an accident, during which, with proper treatment, the rate of survival and recovery is high. There’s even a concept of “the platinum 20 minutes,” during which time the chances of recovery and survival are even higher.

Unfortunately, ATV and ORV accidents don’t often happen near hospitals or have many witnesses. A person in an ATV accident may have a major challenge getting the care they need quickly. That means that the results of ATV injuries can be far worse than those of accident injuries involving other types of vehicles.

Get Compensation For Your Injuries With The Help Of Off-Road Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Our experienced attorneys have spent their careers trying to find the right way forward for clients experiencing serious pain and suffering. Whether you were injured on or by an ATV, we will fight for you against insurance companies seeking to minimize your claim. Reach out to us today by calling or sending an email using this form.