Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
A 22-year-old woman died Saturday night after an ATV crash at Dunns Creek State Park, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The St. Augustine woman was riding with two others on a dirt trail at 8:15 p.m. when the Can-Am ATV overturned.
The woman was ejected from the vehicle and pinned under it until she could be rescued. She was taken to Putnam Community Medical Center, where she died.
The other passenger and driver suffered minor injuries. According to FHP, none of them were wearing seatbelts or helmets at the time of the crash.
The FHP is investigating the crash.
ATVs are useful, fun, and they can be safe when used properly and when riders wear a helmet every time they ride. Sadly, ATV accidents do happen, and they can leave accident victims with catastrophic and even fatal injuries. Victims of ATV accidents, or families of people who have died in ATV accidents, may be able to recover financial compensation for their injuries or losses, which can help to ease the burden of medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, costs of living with a disability, etc.
Victims of ATV accidents can be injured in a variety of ways. While some newer models of ATVs have seat belts, many do not, so ejection from an ATV is a relatively common occurrence.
The most common ATV injuries, include:
- Head Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Facial Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Paralysis
Due to the fact that ATV riders and passengers can suffer such serious injuries, wrongful death is not uncommon in ATV accidents.
If you were hurt or someone that you love was killed in an ATV accident, our Florida ATV Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton may be able to help you recover from the negligent party that caused or contributed to your accident. Call us today at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to learn more about how we can help you file a claim.