Atv Accidents Articles

West Virginia City Pushes to Keep ATVs off Streets

Residents in West Virginia's second largest city voted unanimously Monday to back a measure to keep ATVs off urban streets.

ATV Accidents

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of an ATV accident, it is in your best interest to consult an attorney for a review of your case.

California Senator Proposes Kid ATV Safety Legislation

Children under age 16 who want to operate an ATV may need to take a safety training course before the next time they hit the road.

Yamaha Recalls 7,800 ATVs

Yamaha began a massive recall Monday on what many have considered one of the most dangerous ATVs on the market after concerns of brake failure surfaced from tests by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Driver of truck in fatal off-road accident sentenced to 30 days

The family of a Bakersfield man who was killed last year when the ATV he was riding in a popular California desert recreation area was hit by a truck was disgusted when a judge sentenced the driver of the truck to 30 days in jail.

Debate Rages on Age Restrictions for ATV Use

Across the United States and Canada, child ATV deaths and injuries have prompted some local governments to enact ATV age restrictions, and many other governments and organizations are debating the issue.

Arizona Woman Dies in ATV Rollover Accident

On Wednesday evening, Oct. 25, a Tonto Village woman lost control of the ATV she was operating on a dirt trail in Rim County and was killed.

Driver in Fatal ATV Accident Found Reckless; Passenger's Family Awarded $1.2 Million

Akron, Ohio – A jury last week found the driver of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) reckless in a fatal 2003 crash and awarded $1.2 million to the mother and sons of the woman who died in the incident.

Parents of 13-year-old killed in ATV accident sue property owner, ATV owners

The parents of a 13-year-old girl who died following an ATV accident have filed a lawsuit against the owner of the property where the accident took place, his insurer, and the owners of the ATV.

Utah family blames paintball in lawsuit over ATV accident that claimed son

A Utah couple whose son died in a 2003 ATV accident is blaming a paintball fired into his eye by a friend in 2001, and is suing the friend's family.

150,000 ATVs Recalled

Kawasaki Motors recently announced a recall of 155,000 of its popular all terrain vehicles due to a defect that could cause steering control problems.