Oneonta ATV and Snowmobile Accident Lawyers

The ATV accident lawyers in Oneonta, New York at Stanley Law Offices are here to help you and your family, if you, or someone you love, was hurt in an ATV accident. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year, 800 people die in off-highway vehicle accidents, and another 100,000 are treated in the ER for off-highway vehicle injuries. Individuals who use ATVs in New York, must abide by New York ATV laws. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, ATVs operated in the state must be registered. ATV operators are also required to carry liability insurance under New York law if they operate their ATV off their personal property. Operators are required to carry minimum liability coverage of $50,000 for individual death up to $100,000 for multiple deaths; $25,000 per person for bodily injury, with a minimum coverage of $50,000 for all injuries; and at least $10,000 for property damage. This is, of course, just the minimum insurance, and some ATV operators choose to carry higher coverage amounts.

Unlike motor vehicles operated on highways and roads, operators don’t need a driver’s license to operate an ATV. Yet, individuals who are 14 to 15 years old are only permitted to operate an ATV under adult supervision or without adult supervision if they have completed an ATV safety course. Individuals who are under 14 may also operate an ATV, but only under adult supervision. Riders must also wear helmets, must not operate an ATV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and follow all other ATV laws and regulations.

If you’ve been hurt in an ATV accident, the claims process will be like motor vehicle accident claims. ATV accidents involving more than $600 in property damage, and those involving personal injury or death must also be reported to police. If property damage exceeds $1000 or involves personal injury or death, individuals are also required to file an accident report with the DMV.

Your Oneonta, New York ATV accident lawyer can review details of your accident, identify negligent parties, estimate the value of your claim, and negotiate with insurance companies and other responsible parties to help you seek compensation for your injuries, losses, and damages. If you’ve been in an ATV accident due to the negligence of another person or party, you have rights. Contact the ATV lawyers in Oneonta, New York at Stanley Law Offices today.

ATV and Motor Vehicle Accidents

ATVs cannot be operated on public highways unless the highway has been designated for use by ATVs. ATVs can cross public highways in limited circumstances and if needed. When an ATV must cross the highway, it must cross at a 90-degree angle, yield the right of way to traffic, and avoid crossing a divided highway, except at intersections. Given ATV laws, ATV and motor vehicle accidents should seldom happen, but if they do, ATV riders are often more at risk of injury because they often don’t have the protective chassis of a vehicle. Because of the specific laws regarding the use of ATVs on public highways, ATV riders might face challenges when they are involved in accidents with motor vehicles, where the non-ATV driver is at fault. If you’ve been in an ATV accident, reach out to the Oneonta, New York ATV accident lawyers at Stanley Law Offices today to learn more about your rights and options under the law.

Snowmobile Accident Lawyers in Oneonta, New York

According to a New York Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation report, between 2022 and 2023, there were 43 snowmobile injuries and 13 fatalities. Causes of accidents included fires or explosions, collisions with other snowmobiles, collisions with cars or trucks, submersion, collision with fixed objects, overturned snowmobiles, falls from moving snowmobiles, and more. The most common factor in snowmobile accidents was excessive speed.

According to New York State, over 100,000 snowmobiles are registered in the state. To operate a snowmobile, the vehicle must be registered in the state, unless the person is operating the vehicle on private land that they own or lease. Under New York law, anyone over 18 years of age can operate a snowmobile without the requirement to take a safety course or obtain licensure. Children between the ages of 14 and 17 can operate a snowmobile without adult supervision if they have taken a safety course. Individuals between the ages of 10 and 13 can operate a snowmobile with adult supervision if they have taken a safety course.

Snowmobile operators must also carry insurance coverage if they want to operate their snowmobile on state land or off privately owned or leased property. Minimum insurance coverage for a snowmobile is $10,000 liability for a one-person accident, $20,000 for an accident involving two or more people, and $5000 in property damage coverage. Operators may sometimes carry higher insurance limits if they choose. New York law also regulates the kind of safety equipment and safety features that snowmobiles must have. New York law also regulates when, where, and how snowmobiles can operate on public highways.

Snowmobile users are vulnerable to road users because they don’t have the protective chassis of a vehicle in the event of an accident. Individuals can suffer serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more. If you or someone you love was hurt in a snowmobile accident, you may have rights under the law, especially if another person was responsible for your accident. The Oneonta, New York snowmobile accident lawyers at Stanley Law Offices are here to help. Contact our snowmobile accident lawyers today for more information.

Contact an ATV and Snowmobile Lawyer in Oneonta, New York

The ATV and snowmobile lawyers in Oneonta, New York at Stanley Law Offices may be able to help you, and your family, seek damages for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and more following a serious ATV or snowmobile accident. If you’ve been hurt, the lawyers at Stanley Law Offices may be able to help. We can review the details of your case, negotiate and file claims with insurance companies, and fight to hold responsible parties accountable. You are not alone. Contact the Oneonta, New York ATV, and snowmobile accident lawyers at Stanley Law Offices today.