Rogers ATV Accident Lawyer

The state of Arkansas recognizes a vehicle to be an ATV if:

• It is a three-wheeler, quad-wheeled or six-wheeled
• The vehicle has a width of 75 inches or less
• The vehicle weighs less than 800lbs
• The vehicle has a tank capacity of 650cc or less

However, there are certain vehicles that meet the specifications mentioned above which are not considered to be all-terrain vehicles by the law such as garden tractors, lawnmowers, and golf carts.

You can operate an all-terrain vehicle in Arkansas as long as you are over 12 years of age.

Children who are under 12 years can also operate ATVs in the state, as long as they are being directly supervised by an adult.

Additionally, children under 12 years of age can operate these vehicles while in the confines of private properties.

In such cases, the law assumes that they are under the supervision of adults who own the property.

To operate an all-terrain vehicle within the confines of the law in Arkansas, you must ensure that:

• Your all-terrain vehicle is registered with the motor vehicle registration department in the state
• You have a valid title of ownership for the ATV
• You are at least 12 years of age. If you are younger, you must be supervised at all times by an adult

Additionally, you must ensure that your all-terrain vehicle has the equipment listed below:

• A quality noise muffler in perfect working condition to avoid noise pollution
• A quality spark arrestor that meets the standards set by the National Forestry Service
• Proper lights and safety lighting if you are operating the ATV at night

In Arkansas, there are no laws limiting passengers on an ATV or requiring that one wear protective gear when operating the vehicle.

However, given that most injuries and fatalities can be attributed to the lack of safety gear when driving an ATV, it is better to stay safe by acquiring the recommended safety equipment.

State law prohibits the operation of ATVs on highways and public roads except in the following special circumstances:

• When there is an emergency
• You are a utility officer who is on official business
• You are crossing the road to get to your property
• You have a serious physical disability and are using the ATV as a means of transport

You can get fined for driving your all-terrain vehicle without meeting the legal requirements in the state.

Depending on the severity of your offense, you can even be sentenced to jail for up to 30 days!

If you operate your ATV Improperly and in the process cause damage to another person’s property, bodily injuries, or even wrongful death, you can be served with a personal injury claim and forced to offer monetary compensation to the affected individual.

As mentioned earlier, the State of Arkansas contributes a significant number of injuries and fatalities caused by ATV accidents to the national statistics.

Some of the most common reasons why all-terrain vehicle accidents occur include:

• Lack of proper protective gear when operating the vehicles
• Operation of ATVs by untrained drivers
• Operation of ATVs by young kids without adult supervision
• Driving of ATVs on highways and paved roads in total disregard of the law
• Reckless driving
• Excess speeding
• Operation of ATVs while under the influence of alcohol and/or other controlled substances
• Excess passengers on all-terrain vehicles
• Poorly maintained roads

If you are the victim of an ATV accident because a driver commits one or several of the negligent actions mentioned above, we can help you get compensated for any damages or losses you incur during the accident.

Get in touch with us today so that we can review your case and help you determine the appropriate compensation amount to claim based on the facts around your case.

The total amount of damages you will be awarded on filing a personal injury claim after an ATV accident across all areas in Arkansas will depend on the unique facts of your case.

In Rogers, Arkansas, damages are typically classified into three (3) categories:

1. Economic Damages
2. Non-Economic Damages
3. Punitive Damages

1. Economic Damages

These damages usually include any direct financial losses or expenses that you accrue as a result of an accident.

Financial damages may include the cost of damage to your property, treatment expenses, and any income you lose while recuperating from your injuries.

2. Non-Economic Damages

These damages are intangible losses that you sustain after an accident.

Examples of non-economic damages may include any compensation you are offered for pain, stress, and emotional distress.

3. Punitive damages

This is a form of compensation that is usually offered to victims of ATV accidents against the person who caused the accident to deter the at-fault individual from repeating similar actions in the future.

Simply put, punitive damages are usually given as a form of punishment to the wrong-doer and as a warning to other people to not repeat the actions of the individual.

On filing an ATV accident claim in Arkansas, your cumulative compensation will take into account economic, non-economic, and punitive damages leveled against the individual responsible for the accident.

There may be multiple parties responsible for your ATV accident.

Identifying who to sue for compensation and proving fault on the part of the parties you are suing can be difficult.

However, an Arkansas ATV accident lawyer can help you pinpoint the parties liable for your accident and help you in gathering sufficient evidence to bolster your compensation claim against the responsible parties.

At Keith Law, we have helped many victims of ATV accidents throughout Northwest Arkansas to successfully pursue compensation and justice from the people responsible for their losses and suffering.

With our extensive legal acumen, expertise, and experience.

We can also help you get fully indemnified.

To get started on your claim, call our team of lawyers on (479) 326-7761 to get your claim started with a free consultation.