ATV accidents can be dangerous and even fatal. If you have been injured in an ATV accident in Staten Island, NY it is important to speak with an ATV injury lawyer if you were severely injured due to negligence. In this case a boy was killed after his ATV was hit by a truck. For more information call 800.976.4904.
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5/27/2010
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Teen Dies in ATV Accident in New York

According to reports a 12-year old boy was pronounced dead yesterday due to an ATV accident in northern New York. 

The boy was riding the ATV was driving on a county road and was turning to go into a field with the ATV when he was hit by a Dodge Pickup. 

The boy was pronounced dead upon authories arriving at the site.  The boy was wearing a helmet and so far no tickets have been issued to the driver of the Dodge Pickup.  Investigations into this ATV accident case are ongoing.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the boy involved in the accident.


Determining Fault and Liability

In order to determine who is liable for this death from an ATV accident we would need to know more about the situation.  We would need to know if the driver of the vehicle was driving wrecklessly or carelessly at the time of the accident.  Depending on the answer to that question would determine whether or not it would make this ATV accident a wrongful death case or not.  A thorough and proper investigation of this case will help determine if the driver of the vehicle was distracted at the time of the accident when they should have been paying attention to the road or if he was paying attention and did everything in his power to avoid the accident.


How Often Do All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Injuries and Deaths Occur
According to two recent medical studies ATV injuries and deaths have risen dramatically over the years.  There was a 60 percent increase in fatalities between 2000 and 2005 and the number of injuries and deaths continue to be at an all time high for ATV riders. 

Common injuries from ATV accidents include:
  • Amputation of Legs
  • Amputation of Fingers
  • Amputation of Toes
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Head Injuries

It is important for both ATV riders and drivers to use precautions with each other and individually.


What to do if You or Your Child was Injured in an ATV Accident in Staten Island, NY
If you or your child has been injured in an ATV accident it is important to first off seek immediate medical attention which you have probably already done by this point but what is next? If the Staten Island ATV accident was was the fault of a negligent driver or any other negligent party it is important to speak with an experienced Staten Island ATV Lawyer who can represent you and get the compensation you deserve for the injuries sustained from an ATV accident. 

If you would like to speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. about your ATV injuries or about a loved one who died in an ATV accident you can call our office at 800.976.4904 or if you prefer you can fill out our contact form and we will respond back to you.


Category: Personal Injury

Labels: All-terrain vehicle ATV accident ATV death ATV injury AVT lawyer compensation injuries negligent New York Staten Island vehicle


                          
                                                                                                       
Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance" , the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to.


IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is provided for general educational purposes only, should not be relied on as legal advice and does not serve to create an attorney client relationship. In utilizing this website you acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship between you and Frank J. Dito, Esq. and that the information contained on this site does not and cannot serve as a replacement for the competent legal advice of a licensed attorney in your state. The content of this website is subject to the Copyright of its author, Frank J. Dito, Esq.


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