A Mississippi man died in a recent ATV wreck. The single-vehicle crash happened near Bruton Branch when an ATV went off the side of the road as the driver attempted to navigate a curve, and hit a tree. The front seat passenger in the side-by-side style ATV sustained fatal injuries. The driver and another passenger got minor injuries. The driver faces criminal charges in connection with the wreck. He got charged with vehicular assault and DUI, and it is possible that other charges will be filed later as more information about the accident comes to light through the investigation.
Victims of ATV accidents can get injured in many ways. Some newer models of ATVs have seatbelts, but many of the ATVs that are currently in use do not. Ejection from the ATV often happens in ATV accidents. Ejection often causes head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, especially when riders were not wearing helmets when the crash happened. ATV accident victims can also suffer neck injuries, facial injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis, as well as other less common injuries. Because ATV accidents often result in such serious injuries, ATV accident fatalities happen often.
Young or inexperienced riders cause some ATV accidents. Other accidents get caused by people who may be older, more experienced riders who are operating their ATVs in an unsafe manner, such as people who ride too fast. Other accidents happen when ATV operators drink alcohol. Alcohol impairs a rider’s ability to ride safely. It slows riders’ reaction times, and it impairs their judgment. Other potential causes of ATV accidents include malfunction of the ATV or of parts that are used to repair or maintain it and obstacles on the trail or road.
When there is an ATV accident, multiple parties may be responsible for the injuries or death caused by the wreck. The ATV owner might be able to be held liable for some or all of the damages caused by the crash if they acted negligently by doing something like letting an inexperienced rider use the ATV or failing to maintain it in a safe condition and letting people ride it. The person who was driving the ATV at the time of the crash may also be wholly or partially responsible for any injuries and damages caused by the accident. Other parties who might be responsible in some way include the owner of the property where the wreck happened, the ATV manufacturer, and any companies who made parts that were used to repair and maintain the ATV.
Barrett Law PLLC: Help for Mississippi ATV Crash Victims
A personal injury attorney can help ATV accident victims, and their families pursue claims for damages or losses in connection with an ATV accident. You might be able to file a claim based on property damage, medical bills and lost wages, pain, and suffering, and more. The Mississippi Personal Injury Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC have represented many plaintiffs and their families. To learn more, please call our office today, at 1 (601) 790-1505 to schedule a free, initial consultation.
