ATV Accident Injury Lawyers in South Carolina
If you or a loved one have suffered an injury, let one of the South Carolina ATV Accident Lawyers at the Strom Law Firm help get you the compensation you deserve.
ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) are fun to ride. Even if you proceed with caution out on the trails, it is important to understand that ATVs are prone to rollover accidents. An ATV rollover accident can cause serious injury and even death. Even though you may not realize it, a high rate of speed is not necessary for a head injury, or another type of ATV injury, to occur. Riding at a moderate rate of speed can result in TBI, a spinal cord injury, and other catastrophic and permanent impairment. In the event of a rollover, a rider can be thrown, pinned, or even crushed due to the weight of the ATV. The ATV Accident Lawyers at the Strom Law Firm are experienced in ATV accident cases.
An ATV accident victim who falls or is thrown from an ATV while four-wheeling can suffer a serious injury, including:
- Head injuries
- Facial injuries
Traumatic brain injuries- Neck injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries, or even
- Paralysis
Common Causes for ATV Accidents
There are many factors that cause ATV accidents. Some of these include, but are not limited to:
- Operating the ATV at an unsafe speed
- An inexperienced driver
- Careless operation
- Having too many riders
- A child operating an adult ATV
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving on paved roads or busy streets
- No safety equipment
- Malfunctioning parts or defective design
ATV Accident Statistics
The Consumer product safety commission released the following statistics in 2012:
- 353 ATV accident deaths occurred.
- 107,900 ATV accident injuries landed riders in the emergency room.
- Injuries most often occur to the arms, head, and neck.
Why You Need ATV Accident Lawyers
Selecting your Columbia ATV Accident Lawyers doesn’t have to be a difficult experience. One of the things you should look for in choosing a South Carolina personal injury attorney is whether or not the lawyer has extensive experience handling personal injury cases. Any personal injury attorney who has had extensive experience working with car accident victims would be a good choice as your ATV accident lawyer. You’ll have to consider whether a big or a small firm would be the best choice for you. At some bigger firms, you will be an anonymous case and may rarely see or hear from your attorney. Finally, you will have to consider if you should choose a local Columbia ATV accident attorney or a law firm from some other area.
The ATV Accident Lawyers at the Strom Law Firm are local with a wealth of knowledge acquired from many years of experience handling all types of personal injury cases. we will work to protect your rights after you or a loved one has been injured in an ATV accident. We have acquired favorable settlements for our past clients in ATV accident cases and will aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf. Your case will have the personal attention and compassionate legal representation that you and your family deserve.
ATV accidents are often complex legal cases. It is difficult to determine who is responsible. For example, the owner may be responsible, but if you were riding on a trail that was not properly maintained, the person or organization that owns the trail may be liable. In those cases, you may need to file a lawsuit to bring in the land owner’s insurance company that provides insurance for the property owner, or if they do not have insurance, against the property owner personally. Finally, you may have a defective product liability case if the ATV itself was defective or unsafe. You need an experienced personal injury lawyer.
While you focus on getting better, we will focus on protecting your rights.
Although many of the people we represent in these cases are from right here in South Carolina, our lawyers routinely take clients from throughout the Southeastern U.S., and, in certain types of product liability or pharmaceutical cases, from across the country as well. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident through no fault of your own, contact the South Carolina ATV accident attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., today for a free, no-cost consultation today at 803-252-4800.
