West Palm Beach ATV Accident Attorney

Southern Florida is a great place for outdoor recreation. West Palm Beach offers residents sand, surf, and plenty of off-road locations for driving all-terrain vehicles or ATVs. ATVs are enjoyed by countless Floridians each year. Throughout each season, ATV riders love to get outside on these vehicles and ride. However, even the most experienced ATV driver can get hurt in an accident. ATVs can be dangerous, and many off-road courses are minimally regulated. This means that accidents can happen more frequently. If you were hurt in an ATV accident caused by someone else, you could be entitled to financial compensation. For more information, contact the West Palm Beach ATV accident attorneys at Pike & Lustig, LLP.

Florida Among Most Dangerous States for ATV Drivers

Between 2018 and 2020, Florida reported 104 off-highway vehicle deaths, making it the fifth most lethal state for ATV-related fatalities, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Due to few regulations on usage and even fewer in terms of who is allowed to operate an ATV, accidents frequently occur that are completely out of the hands of other safe drivers. These motor vehicles do not even qualify as motor vehicles under regulations and therefore are not subject to the rules and regulations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Common ATV Accident Injuries

ATV riders love the freedom and speed that comes with driving these vehicles. For all the fun though, ATVs also pose particular threats to riders. These unruly vehicles weigh hundreds of pounds and do not offer the safety of seat belts for riders. Younger drivers are permitted to use ATVs because age restrictions are lower than those for highway-use vehicles. The inherent dangers in ATVs can lead to grave physical injuries in an accident. Some common ATV accident injuries can include:

  • Broken bones;
  • Lacerations;
  • Concussions;
  • Torn ligaments;
  • Dislocated joints;
  • Strained muscles;
  • Neck and spinal injuries;
  • Facial injuries;
  • Scarring;
  • Coma;
  • Emotional injuries; and
  • Internal injury damage.

Any of these injuries could require extensive medical treatment, and surgery, physical therapy, long-term medication, and hospital stays can quickly result in skyrocketing medical bills. In addition to medical bills, accident injuries also frequently cause a victim to miss work and lose wages. The financial burdens resulting from an accident can be difficult to deal with, let alone the physical and emotional injuries. If someone else’s negligence or carelessness caused your accident, they may be liable for the damages.

West Palm Beach Injury Attorneys Help ATV Accident Victims

At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we offer clients honest, affordable legal services. We are a distinguished personal injury firm in West Palm Beach. With years of experience, our West Palm Beach ATV accident attorneys know how to aggressively represent victims’ interests. Call Pike & Lustig, LLP at 561-291-8298 to speak with one of our lawyers. We strive to help local accident victims move forward. Do not waste time; contact us today.