How Common Are ATV Accidents In South Dakota?

 

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), also called four-wheelers, are popular in South Dakota as a way to cross open land, as transportation for teens who do not yet have a license, and just for fun and sport. Unfortunately, ATVs can be driven recklessly and cause serious injuries, often involving children. When a person is injured in an ATV accident, there may be several parties liable for the injuries - that's why understanding the causes of ATV accidents and taking care to always be a safe driver is important.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are nearly 100,000 ATV-related, emergency-department treated injuries and close to 700 ATV-related deaths in the U.S. every year. 

 

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