Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog

I just returned from a case in the upstate mountain district of Pennsylvania and was surprised to read about the number of ATV accidents and resulting catastrophic injuries in the daily newspapers, as well as on television news reports.

As an experienced Pennsylvania rollover and ATV accident lawyer, I am all too familiar with the dangers of ATVs which cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania holds the distinction of being the number one state in the country for ATV deaths. The majority of the accidents on ATVs come from inexperienced operators, including children, who were riding vehicles too big and powerful for their size. Often the accidents involve the use of alcohol. Almost 40% of all ATV deaths and injuries occur to children under the age of 16.

Our experience and investigation has revealed that many ATVs suffer from inherent design defects and are simply unsafe even under the best of circumstances. In one of our cases, we were able to demonstrate that even trained, skilled stunt drivers had accidents when filming a commercial for the manufacturer.

Since 1979, the experienced Philadelphia rollover and ATV accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily have represented ATV accident victims successfully and helped them get the money they deserve. If you or a loved one has been involved in an ATV or rollover accident, please contact one of our experienced catastrophic injury lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.

ATVs are often a source of fun and relaxation but are also some of the most dangerous vehicles ever to be handled by individuals. Operation comes at the risk of life to the operator, passenger or others in the path of travel. Every year consecutively in Pennsylvania, there has been an increase in the number of ATV crash fatalities and catastrophic injuries.

The experienced Pennsylvania ATV accident and rollover lawyers of Reiff & Bily understand just how dangerous ATV operation can be. Expert analysis, accident reconstruction and the accident statistics in Pennsylvania reveal that many of ATVs are defectively designed resulting in serious injuries. They have a high center of gravity, small wheels and a narrow wheel base which may enable the vehicle to easily roll over, resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Many of the ATVs have powerful engines with quick acceleration and small turning radius. Additionally, the ATV provides inadequate passenger protection increasing the likelihood of a catastrophic injury or fatality as a result of a rollover accident. Statistics indicate that approximately 80% of all ATV accidents result in serious or catastrophic injury. Pennsylvania is one of the top five states for ATV fatalities.

An ATV accident involves several complex theories of liability and if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an ATV accident, you should immediately seek the services of an experienced ATV accident or rollover lawyer and commence an immediate investigation of the surrounding circumstances. A person injured by a defective or dangerously designed product may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability. Additionally, if the accident happened on the property of another, the injured party may be able to collect from the property owner’s homeowner’s policy.

The experienced Philadelphia ATV and rollover accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily will be glad to offer a free no obligation consultation by contacting us at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.

Imagine this scenario: You have never been on an ATV before or even if you have, you go to someone’s mountaintop estate or farm. Everybody is partying and drinking and then all of a sudden someone suggests, “Let’s take the ATVs out for a ride." Yes, it is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Not so surprisingly, many ATV accidents occur on someone’s property many times after occupants or drivers have been served alcohol and are in a partying mood ready for adventure. These accidents are often covered by the homeowner’s insurance for the property owner. ATVs are some of the most dangerous forms of recreation and transportation even for well trained operators.

If you have been involved in an ATV accident, it is important to immediately investigate your claim and contact an experienced Pennsylvania ATV accident lawyer. The experienced ATV accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily have been handling ATV cases for almost 30 years. They can determine which one of the parties may be responsible for your injuries including whether or not a product liability action would exist against the manufacturer, the vehicle operator, whether there was a poorly designed product with safety defects or if the property owner was liable for failing to warn of a known danger or for serving alcohol prior to the accident. Many homeowners’ policies provide coverage for ATV accidents.

The experienced Pennsylvania ATV rollover lawyers and Philadelphia car accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily also understand automobile insurance and personal injury protection coverage, as well as medical and health coverage issues and can review your policy at no charge to determine if coverage may exist. For a free no obligation consultation, please call one of our experienced ATV accident and Philadelphia car accident lawyers at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.