Areas of Practice | ATV Accidents
The rising popularity of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) for both work and play has led to an increase in the number of accidents associated with these vehicles. Recent data shows that 150,900 estimated ER visits per year in the United States are related to ATV injuries. In Louisiana, there have been significant increased in the severity of injuries to local children from 2004 to 2006 with 1 of every 5 or 6 children requiring admission…usually to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Factors to Consider to avoid ATV Injuries:
  1. Vehicle Size and Speed—Children younger than 16 should only ride age appropriate youth model ATVs. Parents should adjust speed governors on youth models. Industry proposed maximum speeds for youth models should not be exceeded:
    • 6 yrs to 9yrs…….15mph maximum speed
    • 10 yrs to 13 yrs…30mph maximum speed
    • 14 yrs & 15yrs….38mph maximum speed
  2. Never ride on pubic roads.
  3. Never carry a passenger on a single rider vehicle
  4. Limit children under the age of 16 to age, size and speed appropriate vehicles.
  5. Use Helmet and other protective gear to lower the severity of head and eye injuries.
  6. Supervise children at all times; ATVs are not toys.
  7. Operators having less than 12 months experience on an ATV are a higher risk of injury.
  8. Take an ATV Rider Course; visit www.atvsafety.org, or call toll-free 800.887.2887.
  9. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
  10. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
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