ATV injury and accident lawyers are skilled at helping individuals or the loved ones of someone that was killed due to the negligence of someone else. This is considered a personal injury, which can encompass any physical or emotional trauma that may lead to life altering consequences.
If you are injured during an ATV or 4-Wheeler accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention, as trauma can mask the severity of the injury.
Seeking medical attention will help ensure you receive a quick and accurate diagnosis as well as adequate treatment for your injuries.
When Do You Need a Montana ATV Accident Lawyer?
Anytime you sustain a personal injury, it is important that you reach out to a personal injury lawyer. Doing this will help you ensure that you are being compensated for any injury or trauma that could have occurred due to the negligence of someone else.
After hiring a personal injury lawyer, they will reconstruct accidents and preserve evidence, while also communicating with medical experts to help in the prosecution of your case.
Common Causes of ATV Accidents
There are a number of causes that lead to ATV and 4-wheeler accidents such as inexperienced riders, speed, improper riding terrain, and even drugs or alcohol.
Inexperienced riders can be the largest concern as they may feel as though they know what they are doing but in reality, are not only putting themselves at risk but also any rider around them.
Speed can be a cause due to the high center of gravity on the ATV’s or 4-wheelers. Speed can cause you to lose control of the machine quicker.
If you are riding one of these machines on roadways when the tires are not rated for roads, you risk not having complete control and the same goes for all terrains. It is imperative to ensure you are riding on the correct terrain to help prevent injury.
While alcohol and drugs being involved in an ATV or 4-wheeler crash is much less common, it is still a risk that needs to be considered when operating an ATV.
Driver Negligence
Negligent ATV Drivers can be held accountable if they are operating a side-by-side ATV unsafely and putting their passengers at risk. They can also be held accountable if they cause a collision with another recreational vehicle or strike a pedestrian.
Instances of a driver being negligent could be riding too fast while going around multiple curves, bends, and/or hills. Not ensuring they have the correct tires on their ATV or 4-Wheeler. And of course, an operator using an ATV or 4-Wheeler under the influence of any drugs or alcohol could be considered negligent as well.
Equipment Failure
Some equipment failures may be considered negligence, but will likely depend on the nature of equipment failure. This is where it is important to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer so that they can conduct the investigation for you as they know what constitutes negligence in these scenarios.
Unsafe Riding Conditions
Unsafe riding conditions are going to vary for the type of machine being operated. Some ATVs have windshields, which allows them to be used in the rain, while others do not. Unsafe riding conditions could be any kind of precipitation, excessively high winds and even the state of the trail.
Reaching out to an ATV Injury Lawyer will help you determine if there is negligence involved by the parties due to unsafe riding conditions.
Types of Injuries from Great Falls ATV Accidents
While ATV accidents can cause injuries that lead to death, some more common injuries are broken or fractured bones, amputations, spinal cord injury and even head injuries which can also lead to traumatic brain injuries or concussions. This is a small list of possible injuries associated with ATV or 4-wheeler accidents.
If you are involved in an accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention to ensure there is no unknown issue that was caused by the accident.
Compensation for Great Falls ATV Accidents
If you are injured due to the negligence of another rider, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. This includes any medical bills associated with the accident, the possibility of lost wages due to missed work, and even the chance of having your ATV or 4-wheeler repair costs covered by the negligent rider.
Why Choose Conner, Marr & Pinski for Your Great Falls ATV Accident Claim?
At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we will dedicate our time to ensuring that your case was investigated correctly, and nothing was overlooked that could have caused the accident that led to your injuries.
We pride ourselves in ensuring our clients who were injured or even killed through no fault of their own receive the help they need.
Not only are we going to ensure everything was investigated correctly, we will also take steps to ensure that all parties abide by their legal obligations, such as paying medical bills and/or lost wages.
We recognize all the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with ATV accidents. Our skilled personal injury lawyers in Montana are dedicated to assisting you during this difficult period. We will diligently investigate your situation, collect evidence, and ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to. Contact us today to get started.
