Georgia ATV Safety Tips

As a Georgia injury lawyer, I read almost everyday about a death or serious personal injuries sustained as a result of an All Terrain Vehicle ATV accident. With the increasing popularity of ATVs it is inevitable that there will be more accidents and injuries; however, most are preventable. Without exception, most ATV accidents can be traced back to a rider who broke at least one of the ATV Safety Institute’s Golden Rules. Whether you’re riding in a public park or on private land, keep these eight guidelines in mind:
Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
Never ride on public roads — another vehicle could hit you.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV.
Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.
Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys or baby-sitters.
Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
Take an ATV RiderCourse; visit www.atvsafety.org or call (800) 887-2887.
In my experience, one of the most violated guidelines involves riding passengers. Over and over I read about children riding other children on the back of a single rider ATV. This is extremely dangerous and it is a parent’s responsibility to make sure that it does not occur. A parent who provides an ATV to a child and fails to supervise the child’s operation of it can be held liable in damages for the death of another person who is injured or killed in an accident. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured by someone negligently operating an ATV, call one of the Georgia injury lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP for a free consultation.

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