Recreational vehicles (RVs) and motorhomes offer great convenience for those who enjoy vacations with the comfort of home amenities. While most RVs are safe on the road, several factors can make them unsafe for occupants and others around them.
At Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers, we are here to help if you or a loved one were injured due to the negligence of an RV operator or a faulty RV. Our experienced team will work to secure compensation for all your crash-related expenses. If you need an Ohio RV and ATV accident attorney, contact us today.
RVs come in various types, from trailers to large motorhomes. These vehicles can weigh anywhere from 5,000 pounds to over 40,000 pounds. The causes of RV crashes often overlap with regular vehicle crashes but can include issues specific to larger vehicles such as:
These vehicles should never be driven by someone impaired by drugs, alcohol, or distracted by electronic devices.
Sometimes, RVs are poorly designed by manufacturers, leading to potential hazards. If a crash or injury occurs due to a faulty design, the manufacturer should be held liable.
RVs can cause severe injuries in crashes. Some common injuries include:
These injuries can be costly, with medical bills reaching tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Additional costs may include lost wages, home and vehicle modifications, medical equipment, and rehabilitation.
ATV accidents can cause devastating injuries. These incidents happen more often than many realize. Whether riding a privately-owned ATV or one from a commercial operator, most accidents are preventable. Inexperienced riders should never operate an ATV. The owner must ensure that only trained riders use the vehicle and that all ATVs and trails are properly inspected and maintained.
Data from the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) shows nearly 94,000 ATV injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments in 2017. Over 15,000 people have died due to ATV crashes in recent decades, with hundreds of thousands more sustaining severe injuries.
At Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers, we often help clients with injuries such as:
ATV operators have little protection in accidents. Even with a helmet, there is no metal frame to shield a rider during a crash. ATV rollover incidents often result in fatalities.
ATVs are fun and useful for recreation and outdoor work. To ensure safety, it’s important that:
Like RVs, ATVs can have design flaws. Recalls occur yearly for entire ATVs or individual parts. Owners and operators must ensure that any recalled ATV is repaired or replaced by the manufacturer. If an injury occurs due to a defective ATV, the manufacturer may be held liable.
The last thing you expect on the road is for another person’s negligence to harm you or a loved one. At Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers, we are here to help when you need an Ohio RV and ATV accident attorney. These crashes can be devastating, but we want to ensure you receive compensation for all your expenses, including:
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