Tucson ATV Accident Ends in Death
As Tucson ATV accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about one ATV rider’s death after he rolled while riding on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2012, according to news reports on Fox 10. The man was 44-years-old, according to police. He failed to negotiate a turn and rolled the ATV. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the man’s family.
Causes of This Tucson ATV Accident
As Tucson ATV accident lawyers, we see many accidents that occur because of rider error. However, we also see many accidents caused by other ATV drivers, motorists, and even faulty ATV repairs, such as loose wheels, engine malfunction and more. This case deserves a full and complete investigation by a qualified specialist.
U.S. ATV Accident Statistics
There were 317 reported ATV accident deaths in the United States in 2010, according to ATVSafety.gov. There were also 115,000 estimated injuries that were serious enough to warrant a visit to the emergency room. These numbers were down considerably from 2009, when there were 649 deaths and 131,900 injuries and 2008 when there were 707 deaths and 135,100 injuries. Those not wearing helmets were more likely to suffer more serious injuries.
Contact a Tucson ATV Accident Lawyer
An experienced Tucson ATV accident lawyer helps victims hurt or killed when their ATVs are improperly repaired, when another rider hits them, or when they are a passenger on the back of an ATV that crashes. Drivers many times also have legal rights even when another vehicle is not involved. The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. investigates the crash to determine what happened and to determine legally who was at fault. We then hold the at-fault party responsible and work to obtain a settlement that pays for medical bills and more. Contact us today for a free consultation.
