Indianapolis ATV Accident Attorneys
Dedicated Representation Seeking Fair Compensation
The lawyers of Hovde Dassow + Deets have successfully handled a number of catastrophic injury claims involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, and other recreational vehicles.
The ATV has become a popular machine for both recreational and occupational use. Their popularity is increasing with time. From 1997 to 2001, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported an increase in ATV ownership of 39.5% and an increase in riding hours of 44.8%.
As ATV popularity and utility increased, injuries to riders increased. An estimated 22,648 non-fatal injuries occurred on U.S. farms to youth less than 20 years of age during 2001. Approximately 10% of these injuries were the result of ATV use by youths. In 2001, youth under 16 years of age sustained over 25% of all ATV-related injuries.
Our team of skilled Indianapolis ATV accident lawyers is prepared to pursue your claim to its fullest extent. Call our team at (317) 576-3241 today to begin.
Efforts Made to Curb ATV Accidents
In 1988, the CPSC and the major manufacturers of ATVs entered into a consent decree intended to reduce injuries through the development of safety training programs and guidelines for ATV use. These guidelines included agreements to halt the production of 3-wheeled ATVs and to place age restrictions on ATV use by engine displacement size.
Although ATVs with engine displacements of 200CC and greater are not intended for children and youth under 16 years of age, CPSC data showed 19,770 (65%) injuries to youth under 16 occurred to drivers of these adult-sized ATVs. This demonstrated that the age restrictions implemented by the consent decree were not being followed. This continues to be the case and results in many unnecessary injuries to children.
ATV cases are generally brought under theories of negligence on the part of the driver of the vehicle and/or the person responsible for the safe supervision or the safe operation of the vehicle. Cases can also be brought against the manufacturer of certain vehicles for unreasonably dangerous design or manufacture of the product. In some cases, both personal negligence and products liability claims will figure into the same action. Our attorneys have long experience and demonstrated skill in establishing liability under both approaches and in finding insurance coverage for such losses.
How Hovde Dassow + Deets Can Help
We handle recreational accident cases involving vehicles such as ATVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, golf carts, boats, wave runners, and race cars. Our caseload is limited to allow us to fully investigate and develop your case against every defendant that has responsibility for an unnecessary and preventable accident, whether it’s a person who negligently operated a vehicle, a person who negligently entrusted and failed to train the operator of a vehicle or a manufacturer of an inherently unstable and dangerous ATV.
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one as a result of an accident involving a vehicle such as an ATV, snowmobile, dirt bike, golf cart, boat, or wave runner, we can help you.
To talk to one of our lawyers, please call (317) 576-3241 or fill out our online form. If you choose not to go forward or if you do not recover damages, there are absolutely no charges or attorney fees.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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"Highly recommend Hovde Dassow + Deets law team!!!"
Highly recommend Hovde Dassow + Deets law team. This group of individuals practice law with determination and devotion to their clients. Professional attorneys that provided excellent customer service. Educated and respected with years of experience, choose this firm to represent you. I especially want to thank Frederick Hovde for the compassion and empathy provided to my father throughout his legal process.- Heather MMartinsville, IN -
"Thank you all for your professionalism & hard work."
Every person I had any communication with was very professional. They responded quickly to and answered all questions with great detail. I felt important and in the loop at all times. Thank you all for your professionalism and hard work.- Chadd W. -
"Highly recommend Mr. Deets & would suggest that you consult with him first!"
I have had 2 fairly significant legal issues in the past few years and Nick Deets has represented me and a family member very professionally and thoroughly. Sometimes as a client we have preconceived feelings about our legal issues but Mr. Deets helped us sort through the emotions versus the legal issues and in the first case, he helped my family member out tremendously from a legal perspective and we had great results from his efforts. Not only did Mr. Deets give us great legal counsel and we had great outcomes, he personally assisted our family members receiving additional assistance in dealing with a very sensitive matter. Mr. Deets is a wonderful communicator but as a good lawyer must, he has to and must be frank with you about your legal case. If you want a great lawyer that is going to help you legally and not waste your time by telling you what you want to hear, then this law firm is the one you should select.
The second case that Mr. Deets assisted me within a personal injury case for me. Because of his reputation and our great relationship, I asked him for assistance with a personal injury case for myself. Mr. Deets is co-counsel on an out-of-state issue and because of his reputation, he referred me to a highly respected and successful attorney out of state. The case has yet to settle but once again Mr. Deets provided a great recommendation to me and he has helped me come to grips with the reality of my case and has been very helpful to me by answering questions I didn’t feel confident about asking my current attorney. Fortunately for me, they both concurred on my potential outcome and I feel my case is going to have a positive outcome for me.
The other thing I like about this firm is that if they cannot help you or feel someone else can represent you in a more favorable manner then they will refer you to another firm. I like and highly recommend Mr. Deets and would suggest that you consult with him before making a final decision on the attorney you want to represent you.- Charles P. -
"Our family very much appreciates the services we received from Nick Deets & his staff."
Our family very much appreciates the services we received from Nick Deets and his staff. We appreciate his professionalism and his sensitivity to our situation. We appreciate that he kept us informed and updated. He always met with us personally. While he was always professional, it was clearly obvious that he cared for our family and what we were going through. We won’t hesitate to reach out to them in the future if needed.- Teresa S.
