Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31-year old Chad L. Rush (serious injuries) and 17-year old Sarah A. Rush >(moderate injuries)strong> were transported to hospitals in the early of hours of June 21, 2009 after an all-terrain vehicle accident in Ripley County, Missouri. The ATV that they were riding slid off of the left side of the road, struck several trees, and ejected both passengers. Chad Rush was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center after sustaining serious injuries. Sarah Rush was transported to Ripley County Memorial Hospital after sustaining moderate injuries.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a defective ATV, please call David Payne Law at 417.847.7516 for a free and comprehensive consultation to leave your legal options.

Missouri ATV accidents can cause serious personal injury or even death. It is very important that riders of all-terrain vehicles wear proper safety devices such as seat-belts and helmets. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were about 750 deaths and 146,600 injuries due to ATV accidents in the United States in 2006.

ATV accidents can happen because of many different reasons including driver error, driver inattention, or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. On the other hand, ATV crashes can also occur because of a manufacturing or design defect.

If you believe you have been seriously injured in an ATV accident due to a product malfunction, you would be well-advised to consult with an experienced Missouri product liability attorney at David Payne Law.