Seattle Washington ATV Accident Attorneys

If you have been involved in an all terrain vehicle accident in Washington State as the result of another person's recklessness, faulty vehicle manufacturing, or defective ATV parts, you may be able to hold the negligent party responsible for the injuries that they have caused. At Teller & Associates, our experienced Seattle ATV accident attorneys have the knowledge and resources required to evaluate and successfully represent a Washington ATV accident case. If you or a loved one has suffered from injuries associated with an ATV crash, please contact a Washington State ATV accident lawyer at Teller & Associates to discuss your case.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are used by children and adults across the United States for recreational and job-related purposes. The 2, 3, and 4 wheeled vehicles have gained much popularity since they were first introduced by Honda in the early 1970's. Every year people of all ages are injured in All Terrain Vehicle accidents. If you have been involved in an ATV-related accident you may be entitled monetary compensation for pain and suffering, medical and hospital expenses, loss of wages, and future loss of earnings.

Here are some All Terrain Vehicles statistics:

• A majority of ATVs weigh between 500 and 1,000 pounds
• In a recent 5 year period ATV-related injuries have doubled in America and injuries that require emergency room assistance have increased over 100 percent
• Some ATVs can travel at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour

Due to safety concerns by the United States government in 1988, manufacturers of the 3 wheeled ATVs stopped production of the vehicles. Although 3 wheeled ATVs are no longer manufactured they are still being operated in the U.S. The risk of an accident on a three-wheeled ATV is almost twice as high as the risk of an accident on a four wheeled ATV.

People who lack the experience to safely operate an ATV have a much higher risk of injury compared to experienced drivers, which is why an ATV training course is recommended to new drivers. Some other safety precautions that can help are listed below:

• Be aware of your environment at all times
• Become familiar with your ATV by reading all materials that came with the vehicle
• Inspect your All Terrain Vehicle prior to operating the vehicle
• Only let one person on an ATV at a time
• Wear the proper clothing and safety equipment while operating the vehicle

Serious bodily injury and property damage are possible results of a Seattle ATV accident. Each year many All Terrain Vehicle accidents result in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), skull fractures, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, quadriplegia, paraplegia, and even death. A variety of reputable sources have provided studies showing that children are more at risk for ATV related injuries than adults. In 1997 more than 30,000 children under the age of 16 were injured in All Terrain Vehicle-related accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an all terrain vehicle accident in Washington, please contact an ATV accident attorney at Teller & Associates to discuss your case. We usually handle accident and injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning, "no recovery, no fee." Give us a call to see if we can help.