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Category: ATV Accidents
Avoid ATV Accidents - Florida Regulations
August 23, 2021 | Category: ATV AccidentsOutdoor activities are year-round in Florida which makes all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding so popular with all ages. When ATV accidents happen, injured victims may be entitled to seek compensation.
Causes of 2021 ATV Accidents
June 21, 2021 | Category: ATV AccidentsThousands of ATV accidents happen in the U.S. every year. Some of these accidents happen because of poor design and manufacturing.
Are ATVs Dangerous for Children?
December 23, 2019 | Category: ATV AccidentsAccording to a recent CPSC report, ATV-related deaths involving children under 16 years-of-age accounted for more than 1 in 5 of the 15,250 ATV-related deaths recorded between 1982 and 2017.
Child Injuries on ATVs
October 5, 2018 | Category: ATV Accidents, Child InjuriesAll-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are very popular in Florida, but they can be dangerous. Florida has specific laws about the use of ATVs.
Are ATV Accidents on the Rise?
December 13, 2017 | Category: ATV AccidentsAll terrain vehicles (ATVs) may be deceiving. They do not require a license to drive. Many parents believe they are a safe toy for children. However, this is not the case.
Why Are Some Pushing to Legalize ATV Use On Public Roads?
August 17, 2016 | Category: ATV Accidents, Personal InjuryThere are warning labels included with ATVs which instruct riders never to operate on roadways, and the industry-backed Specialty Vehicle Institute of America calls for the prohibition of ATVs on public roads, except for the purpose of crossing them.
ATVs: Not Meant for Public Roads
August 4, 2016 | Category: ATV Accidents, Personal InjuryThere are more than 700 deaths and 100,000 injuries each year involving ATVs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (Highway Loss Data Institute), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not designed for on-highway use, but in recent years, more than 300 riders died in crashes on public roads annually.
ATVs - A Safety Wake-Up Call?
September 5, 2014 | Category: ATV AccidentsIn June 2014 Amy Van Dyken, six-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, severed her spine in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. The local police department said that the ATV she was driving hit a restaurant parking lot curb and sent her over a drop-off of between five to seven feet.
ATV Accidents And The Injuries That Can Occur
October 5, 2013 | Category: ATV AccidentsATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, are often used by adults and teenagers for work and recreation. However, ATVs can be very dangerous. In fact, according to recently-released United States Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics on ATVs, hundreds of people have lost their lives in ATV accidents in Florida and many more have sustained serious injuries.
ATVs - Before Riding, Think Safety
April 1, 2013 | Category: ATV AccidentsIn 2011 there were an estimated 107,500 ATV-related emergency department-treated injuries in the United States, 27% of which were children younger than 16. (CPSC 2011 Annual Report - Issued February 2013)