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2.7 Million Dollar Settlement in Fatal ATV Crash

| Jan 17, 2012 | Vehicle Accidents

ATV accidents often lead to catastrophic injury or even death, and a recent settlement from a case in Pennsylvania highlights the danger of ATV accidents. A 19 year old college student was killed when an ATV driven by another young man, allegedly intoxicated, flipped over ejecting both operator and passenger. The passengers injuries were fatal. The family has now settled their lawsuit for 2.7 million dollars.

Unfortunately, this case was only one of the nearly 1000 people who die each year from ATV accidents. Another 150,000 people are seen, on average, each year at emergency rooms from ATV related accidents.

If you are injured in an ATV accident, you should know that there may very well be coverage for your personal injuries. ATVs are often independently insured or may be covered by homeowners insurance. With coverage you are entitled to past and future medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. In this case, it appears that the family successfully went after several homeowners who had supplied the underage driver of the ATV with alcohol which led to the fatal accident.

ATV accident cases can be complex and you need an attorney with the experience to handle such cases and look for every dollar available to you. If you or someone you know was injured in an ATV accident contact our office right away for a free consultation.

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