While all-terrain vehicles, referred to as ATVs are relatively safe when operated by qualified drivers, they can be exceedingly dangerous when operated recklessly or by anyone strictly forbidden to do so by law. The injuries commonly sustained in ATV accidents can be particularly devastating for how unprotected drivers and passengers are when an incident occurs. Should you have been involved in an accident, the Columbia, South Carolina ATV and 4-wheeler accident lawyers at Goings Law Firm, LLC will be there to help you hold the negligent or reckless driver responsible for his or her actions.
Persons Not Permitted to Operate an ATV or 4-Wheeler in South Carolina
An overwhelming proportion of ATV and 4-wheeler accidents in Columbia and throughout South Carolina are the direct result of a person operating the vehicle recklessly, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or who is not legally permitted to do so, including anyone who is younger than 16 years of age and:
- Does not possess a safety certificate approved by the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute;
- Who is violating the manufacturer’s Age Restriction Warning Label, as required by standard ANSI/SVIA 1-2007;
- Who is not wearing a safety helmet meeting federal standards and eye protection;
- Who is carrying a passenger; or
- Not accompanied by an adult;
Our Columbia legal team will do everything they can to help you put this matter behind you as quickly as possible so you may focus more of your efforts on the road to recovery.
Consult with a Columbia, SC ATV & 4-Wheeler Accident Lawyer
When operated recklessly or by operators not qualified to do so, the risk of an ATV or 4-wheeler accident becomes substantially elevated for everyone around them. If you have been injured in an ATV or 4-wheeler accident, a Columbia ATV and 4-wheeler accident lawyers at Goings Law Firm, LLC can help you recover any associated damages from the operator responsible for the accident. To discuss the circumstances of your ATV accident with one of our Columbia personal injury lawyers, please call our Columbia offices at (803) 350-9230 today.
