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Helping Victims of ATV Accidents

Nevada Personal Injury Lawsuits

One manner in which someone who is responsible for injuries suffered in an ATV accident is by way of Nevada personal injury law.  These lawsuits follow the same standards as other claims that are based on negligence, and these types of claims often follow crashes where the driver of an ATV acts in an unreasonably dangerous manner such that those unreasonable actions caused the injuries suffered by someone else.

People who can be harmed by these negligent actions include other ATV riders, people who happen to be in the area or even passengers who are riding on an ATV with the negligent driver.  A plaintiff in a lawsuit would need to prove that the defendant did not act as a reasonable person would have in a similar situation, and that this unreasonable conduct led to the injuries and damages suffered.

Nevada Products Liability Lawsuits

Another common legal theory that’s used to hold those responsible for ATV accident injuries accountable is by way of a lawsuit filed under products liability law.  ATV’s have shown to be extremely prone to rolling over when drivers and passengers least expect it, and these rollover crashes are often due to the narrow wheel base of these vehicles coupled with the heavy weight that sits on top of them.

Therefore, someone who has been injured in such a crash will need to prove that the ATV was not designed properly, and that this design defect caused the accident that took place and the injuries and damages that were suffered as a result.  Of course, a plaintiff could also make a case if the specific ATV that was involved in an accident was not properly manufactured, and the malfunction that occurred caused the accident.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, you need to seek the help of experienced Las Vegas personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for inflicting harm accountable for many years.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.