Nationwide, ATV's seriously injure or kill approximately 146,000 people every year according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Of these, nearly 40,000 were children under the age of 16. 

The high price tags on autos and the high cost of gasoline is causing many people to look for alternative means of transportation.  Mopeds and scooters are such an option.  In Florida, the warm and sunny climate provides an additional reason to own a moped or scooter.  Getting around rush hour traffic is an added bonus.  However, nationwide statistics show that serious injuries and death cases are skyrocketing as more and more moped and scooter riders hit the streets.

The same holds true for other kinds of motorsports riders including Go-Karts, Buggys, Go-Peds, Pocket Bikes and other power motor machines.  Every year thousands of children are seriously injured or killed while riding one of these motorsports vehicles.

Most states do not have minimum age driver laws for ATVs, mopeds, scooters or any recreational power machine.  In most states you do not need a license, or are required to take any safety course, or even required to wear a helmet.  Children are twice as likely to suffer catastrophic injuries and death while driving or riding a motorsports vehicle.  

For those that enjoy the thrill, freedom and adventure of riding motorized sport machines, there are plenty of different types and models to choose from.  Unfortunately, every year in the United States these specialty vehicles cause thousands of accidents.   

Motorists operating any power motor vehicles have little protection in the event of an accident or wreck.  A rider can suffer serious personal injuries or death even when not at fault.  A simple fender bender can send any rider hurdling to the pavement causing serious injuries.  Any simple collision with an auto or truck may cause severe and life threatening injuries.

Common causes of injuries while riding a recreational motorsports machine can include:

  • Aggressive Driving
  • Bad Weather Conditions
  • Careless Driving
  • Cell Phone Use
  • Defective Product
  • Driving too Slow
  • Drunk Driving - DUI
  • Failing to Obey Traffic Signals or Signs
  • Falling Asleep while Driving
  • Head-On Collisions
  • Drug Use
  • Mechanical Problems - Brake Failure
  • Over the Counter Drug Use
  • Prescription Drug Use
  • Rear-End Collisions
  • Reckless Driving
  • Road Rage Incidents
  • Side-Impact Collisions
  • Speeding
  • Other Distractions while Driving

Recreational motorsports accidents can occur while riding on any of the following types of machines:

  • All Terrain Vehicles
  • ATV's
  • ATV Quads
  • Utility Vehicles
  • UTV's
  • Mopeds
  • Scooters
  • Go-Peds
  • Go-Karts
  • Buggys
  • Pocket Bikes
  • Minibikes
  • Razors
  • Vespas
  • Moto Toys

Below are some of the largest manufacturers of recreational motorsport machines:

  • Arctic Cat
  • Avenger Inc.
  • Baja
  • Bob's Kart Shop
  • Bombardier
  • Cannondale
  • Cycle Country
  • Eton
  • Hiper
  • Honda
  • Kartco Inc.
  • Kawasaki
  • Ken-Bar Mfg.
  • Kolpin
  • KTM
  • KYMCO
  • Long Chang
  • Manco
  • Minat Inc.
  • Ohalee
  • Polaris
  • Razor
  • Razor Dirt Quads
  • Razor Electric Scooters
  • Razor PowerWing Scooters
  • SunL
  • Suzuki
  • T & D Metal Products
  • Vespa
  • Yamaha

You can reach Personal Injury Lawyer J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo by dialing his direct number at (786) 272-5841, calling the main office at (305) 461-1095, or Toll Free at 1 (866) 71-CLAIM or email Attorney Gonzalez-Sirgo directly at [email protected].

J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo
J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A.
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