Establishing Liability When You Have Been Hurt in an All-Terrain Vehicle Accident
Because of the vast popularity of all-terrain vehicles across Texas, ATV accidents are, unfortunately, a fairly common occurrence in the Lone Star State. ATV accidents, though, have some unique characteristics that can make recovering compensation more challenging, including issues related to proving who was at fault for your injuries.
How Do You Establish Liability in an ATV Accident?
According to the ATV Safety Institute (ATI), a division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), more than 35 million Americans regularly ride an all-terrain vehicle. Most ATV accidents don’t involve collisions with other vehicles, though. That can make it more difficult to determine who is at fault for your injuries, as you typically sue the other driver. Among the parties that will commonly be sued in an all-terrain vehicle accident are:
- The operator of the ATV—If you’re a passenger, you can bring a lawsuit against the person driving the all-terrain vehicle for operator error
- The designer, manufacturer or distributor of the ATV—You may have a product liability claim for negligent design, negligent construction or negligent marketing of the all-terrain vehicle
- The negligence of another person—It may be another driver or it could be a pedestrian who carelessly walks in front of the ATV
- The owner of the property where the accident occurred—If the owner knew you used the property for your all-terrain vehicle, but failed to either maintain the property or warn you of known dangers, there may be liability.
- A bar, tavern or social host—If someone provided alcohol to the ATV driver, leading to impairment, you may be able to bring a claim against that person or establishment
Let Us Help You Get a Full Financial Recovery after an ATV Accident
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide. We have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges involved in recovering full and fair compensation when you suffered an injury in any type of motor vehicle accident, including an ATV mishap. We will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Free call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, seven days a week–https://delapazlaw.com/.
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