ND ATV accidents increasing
North Dakota Death and Serious Injury Rates from ATV Accidents Reach All-Time High in 2015
The people of North Dakota love enjoying the great outdoors. There is no greater freedom than what comes from being out on an ATV exploring the wilderness. Safety engineers have not been able to keep up with the desires of thrill seekers, and end users are paying the price. In many of these cases, the victims seek the advice of North Dakota ATV injury lawyers to understand the root cause and responsibility for their injuries. In many cases, one of two culprits is often the real cause of the accident: either the ATV manufacturer or the owner of the trail.
Products liability covers a broad range of potential legal issues. ATV accidents could have one or more manufacturers that are partially at fault for the rider’s injuries. Experienced North Dakota products liability attorneys look at all equipment, components and safety gear to see what failed the rider. It has become more common for helmet manufacturers to avoid the costs of safety testing their helmets and brain injuries are often attributed to these faulty helmets. The main issue is whether a piece of equipment failed for some reason and that failure led to an injury.
Dangerous trails are also a potential culprit in an ATV accident. Property owners are exposed to liability from a premises liability lawsuit whenever an artificial or concealed hazard is the cause of an accident. The property does not even have to be public. North Dakota premise liability attorneys can recover compensation for victims anytime a property fails to reasonably live up to their duties of safety to others.
The continued death and serious injury toll from ATV riding has not yet deterred the sport from becoming increasingly popular for the people of North Dakota. Vigilance, training and safety equipment remain an ATV driver’s best friend.
Our Board Certified attorneys help you decide on the best course of action for your circumstances. The Minot, North Dakota ATV accident attorneys at The Larson Law provide free initial consultations to analyze your case and inform you of your rights. Call us at 701-484-4878 or contact us online to make an appointment.