Houston ATV Accident Attorney
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ATV passengers are unprotected with no seat belts or air bags. ATV passengers are commonly thrown or ejected from the vehicle. Further, there is no need for the driver to be licensed, and often the driver has little experience, and is commonly driven by minors. No protective gear is ever worn on an ATV. On top of these risks, ATVs are usually driven at unsafe speeds and by those who are joy riding and under the influence of drugs or alcohol. To further enhance the risk, ATV’s are often overloaded, and driven on rough terrain, even at night. However, it has been my experience that the reckless driving is almost always the major factor in causing ATV accidents.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that thousands of people have died as a result of ATV accidents, about one-third of them children. About one third occur on paved surfaces. More often it is on rough terrain. Over 800,000 people have been injured over the past 5 years, most seriously. These are preventable accidents.
Houston ATV accident attorney Joe Stephens handles many ATV accident cases involving serious injury every year. He handles these cases just as tenaciously as he does for car wreck litigation cases. ATV’s commonly cause very serious injuries such as skull fractures, head and brain injuries, paralysis, even death.
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Legal Responsibility For ATV Accidents and Injuries
It is wise to choose a State and Nationally double board certified Houston personal injury lawyer like Joe Stephens to handle an ATV case. He is able to investigate these cases, then determine if the legal responsibility for the accident should be borne by the manufacturer, the driver, or the landowner where the accident happened. ATV’s are marketed for children, and yet it is these innocent victims that are often killed or permanently injured because they are often entrusted with driving them. They seem safe, yet they are able to be driven at high speeds with no protection by a very inexperienced driver. It is a recipe for disaster. Manufacturers owe the duty to adequately warn, and to adequately design a safe product. Legal liability can be imposed depending on the case.
Handling ATV Injury Insurance Claims Can Be Difficult
Insurance policies often exclude payment unless the claim is brought against the proper party with the proper allegations. The wording of the claim or lawsuit can make the difference between coverage, or non-coverage.
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Joe’s Has Written Several Books on Texas Accident & Injuries
Joe is an accomplished author of several books that each detail different aspects of the typical Texas personal injury lawsuit: “A Survivor’s Legal Guide,” “The Texas Accident Bible” and “Hiring the Right Injury Lawyer.” A founding principle of The Stephens Law Firm is that anyone dealing with a personal injury or wrongful death case deserves access to high-quality legal advice. With this in mind, Joe sought out to write the best Houston car accident injury book you can read and offer it for free. If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Texas, these books are a great resource.
Contact The Stephens Law Firm in Houston, TX
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, The Stephens Law Firm is here to help. With years of experience handling ATV injury cases in Houston, TX, we fight for the compensation you deserve.