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ATV accidents can leave victims with life-changing injuries that demand serious representation. At Regan Zambri Long, our Washington, DC ATV accident lawyers have spent over four decades helping people rebuild their lives after devastating crashes. Backed by nearly 200 years of combined legal experience, our nationally recognized team has secured dozens of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in vehicular cases across the DC Metro area.
With an expert understanding of DC ATV laws and local liability statutes, our experienced personal injury attorneys know how to secure the evidence needed to prove fault and hold negligent parties accountable. Whether your accident involved an unregistered ATV, a defective part, or reckless operation on public property, we are not afraid to pursue claims against the responsible driver, manufacturer, or property owner. Our firm is dedicated to helping victims recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Have you or a loved one been injured in an ATV crash? Contact Regan Zambri Long today for a free consultation. Our attorneys will call you back, and we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There’s no fee unless we win your case.
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ATV accidents often leave victims facing serious injuries, mounting costs, and complex legal challenges. In those moments, having the right legal team can make all the difference. Regan Zambri Long is one of Washington, DC’s most respected personal injury firms, with attorneys who have secured dozens of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in vehicular cases, including results of $10 million, $9.5 million, $6.9 million, and $4 million for crash victims and their families.
Our founding partners, Patrick Regan, Salvatore Zambri, and Victor Long are board-certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Patrick Regan is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, while Salvatore Zambri serves as a National Board Representative of the American Board of Trial Advocates’ and is a past president of the DC Chapter.
Salvatore Zambri has been named to the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC, while Paul Cornoni and Patrick Regan have also been named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC. The firm’s attorneys are regularly recognized in Best Lawyers and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide, reflecting a consistent commitment to excellence inside and outside the courtroom.
Depending on the circumstances of your ATV accident, it may be possible for you to file a lawsuit against the responsible party or parties. Damages from an ATV crash lawsuit can help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic damages, such as pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
After an ATV crash, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Insurance coverage is often limited, and responsibility for the accident may not be immediately clear. A lawsuit gives injured riders and their families a structured way to recover financial losses and hold negligent parties accountable. Whether the cause was a reckless driver, a defective vehicle, or unsafe property conditions, the law allows victims to seek justice through a civil claim.
The personal injury lawyers at Regan Zambri Long will review the details of your accident, identify all liable parties, and pursue the full amount you’re entitled to under Washington, DC laws.
An all-terrain vehicle is a motorized off-highway vehicle that has three, four, or more low-pressure tires, handlebars for steering control, and up to two straddle seats for the operator and passenger. They are massive vehicles that can weigh up to 600 pounds and can travel at speeds beyond 65 mph.
ATVs are often used for recreation and by outdoor enthusiasts. They are also operated by farmers, ranchers, hunters, and even emergency personnel who need to reach places that are inaccessible by car.
While Maryland and Virginia have several requirements regarding ATVs, such as safety gear conditions, lighting requirements, and age restrictions, Washington, DC has only one law: ATVs, mini bikes, and dirt bikes are prohibited on DC roads and public spaces. Streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, alleyways, and public trails are all off-limits to these vehicles.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 467 ATV riders were killed on public roads in 2023. Of those fatalities, 351 occurred in single-vehicle crashes, and a further 116 involved multiple vehicles. Only 5% of fatally injured riders were wearing helmets, and 259 deaths involved a rollover. Since many ATVs are not manufactured with rollover bars or cages, riders can be thrown from the vehicle or pinned underneath in the event of an accident.
ATV accidents can be caused by a range of factors, including bad weather, poor road/terrain conditions, and driver inexperience. However, the most common types and causes of ATV crashes are:
If you were involved in an ATV accident due to someone else’s negligent actions, contact the Regan Zambri Long personal injury lawyers as soon as possible. Medical bills pile up quickly, but we can help secure fair compensation to cover all expenses related to the accident and your serious injuries.
Determining liability for ATV accidents can be difficult, as multiple parties may be responsible. The Regan Zambri Long ATV accident lawyer will work to determine who should be held accountable for your accident and then pursue a claim against them for damages. The common thread we will look for in potentially liable parties is negligence. Common defendants in an ATV accident claim can be:
Your claim could be tied to product liability if the ATV manufacturer created a faulty vehicle that caused your accident. The Regan Zambri Long ATV accident attorneys will thoroughly investigate the vehicle, checking for any defective parts. If one is found, you may have a case against the manufacturer or distributor.
If you were involved in a car accident in DC, the other driver may be liable for the accident. If the other driver was recklessly driving, driving while impaired, drowsy driving, speeding, or distracted at the time of your accident, your DC ATV accident lawyer will pursue damages against their insurance companies.
If you were riding on property that was meant for ATV driving at the time of the collision, the owner of that land could be held accountable for the accident. Property owners who allow ATV driving on their land must maintain safety standards or warn ATV riders of unreasonably dangerous conditions on the property.
If you rented a poorly maintained or faulty ATV from a rental company and suffered injuries, the rental company should be held liable for the accident. It is the responsibility of the ATV owner to properly maintain their vehicles, especially if they allow others to ride them.
If you are the parent of a child who suffered injuries in an ATV crash while under the supervision of an adult, you may have a claim against the adults who were meant to provide care and supervision.
ATV riders are susceptible to severe, and possibly life-threatening injuries from ATV accidents. Since the vehicle offers very little protection in the event of an accident, a crash can leave the victim with permanently debilitating injuries and even cause death. Children involved in ATV accidents are at a greater risk of severe injury than adults. In fact, in 2023, 5% of all ATV-related fatalities on public roads were children aged 13 or younger, while a further 16% were aged between 13 and 19.
The most common ATV injuries a victim can sustain include:
These catastrophic injuries can require extensive medical care, including lengthy hospital stays, rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, and ongoing treatment. Riders who have lost limbs by being pinned by a rolled-over ATV may require multiple surgeries and prosthetics. Medical procedures, exams, and medical treatment are highly costly and can financially ruin the victim and their families. Regan Zambri Long is here to help you. Our legal team boasts over 200 years of combined experience and the financial backing to see your case through to its conclusion.
You can receive compensation for medical expenses (current and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, and wrongful death. Pain and suffering include chronic pain and emotional distress, like anxiety or PTSD. If you lost a loved one, surviving family members may pursue wrongful death damages covering burial expenses, lost income, and loss of consortium.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.