| In 2006, the Consumer Product Safety Commission | | | | fractures, lacerations and abrasions are some of the |
| (CPSC) reported that about 146,000 people were | | | | less serious injuries that can result from ATV |
| treated at hospitals for All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) | | | | accidents. Victims of ATV accidents can suffer from |
| related injuries. The industry likes to say that it is not | | | | both short and long term disabilities. |
| the ATV that is causing the accidents and it is, in | | | | A party who suffers personal injuries in an accident |
| fact, the fault of the driver. 666 deaths from ATV | | | | caused by the fault of another could expect to |
| accidents were reported in 2005 and the CPSC | | | | collect monies for past and future medical care and |
| believes this number could reach well over 800. | | | | treatment, past and future loss of income, damages |
| 95,000 Polaris ATVs were recalled because of | | | | related to permanent disabilities, loss of life's activities |
| problems in their control panels which could cause | | | | and where appropriate, a separate claim could result |
| them to catch fire. Out of 33 sports, ATV riding has | | | | for loss of consortium for the spouse. |
| the largest risk of hospitalization. | | | | After being in an ATV accident, you should speak |
| Injuries from ATV accidents are more serious than | | | | with an attorney familiar with these types of claims |
| most recreational injuries. The CPSC reported that | | | | at the earliest possible moment to assist you in |
| only 2 percent of injuries from other consumer | | | | developing your case. An experienced personal injury |
| products result in hospitalization compared to the 9 | | | | attorney can explore various theories of liability which |
| percent that result in hospitalization from ATV | | | | may involve multiple parties. Additionally, speaking |
| accidents.Most deaths from ATV accidents are | | | | with an experienced accident lawyer can help you to |
| related to head injuries. Some nonfatal but serious | | | | maximize the value of your case which could result in |
| injuries include abdominal injuries, spinal and head | | | | your getting more money for your case. |
| trauma and multiple trauma. Extremity and clavicle | | | | |