If An ATV Rolls Over Your Son, Won’t You Win?
Posted by Sam on June 22, 2009
So how far can people go when pursuing others in personal injury cases? I mean, we’ve all heard the stories about how you can sue King Sooper’s after you slip on the ice on their front walk. Or how a burglar can sue you if he crosses your lawn and breaks an ankle on a sprinkler. And we’ve all heard about the infamous McDonald’s coffee case. But really, at what point do you have a good right to sue?
I’m thinking of getting a Pittsburgh personal injury attorney because the people across the street parked an ATV out front on which the gear or brake was not set, and it rolled over my child’s hand when he was leaning on it and under it to retrieve a ball. Sure, my kid was touching his property. But his property was on a public road and was not supervised as it was left in an unsecured position. I’m thinking I have a pretty good case, but some people tell me that maybe I don’t. I don’t want to waste money going to court if I don’t have a clear case; hard to tell from lawyers, necessarily, when you have that you know. But Jees-a vehicle parked on a slope like that could kill someone! And if that had happened, I’d be looking for a Pittsburgh wrongful death attorney instead of a personal injury one!
Branson S said,
Maybe you can call one of those legal help lines. My tv station has “law lines” every so often. Maybe they’ll be able to give you the scoop, straight up.
Bobbi Jo said,
Seems like you have a good case. I remember getting a ticket once for “not leaving car in gear” after it rolled out of the parking spot all on its own while I was in the store. If I was liable then, this ATV owner should be liable now.
Clark Little said,
Whether it’s worth it or not depends a lot on the amount you’re seeking. How badly was your son hurt? Are you simply seeking recovery of medical costs?
Devin said,
I’m not even sure it’s legal to park one of those things on a public road. They’re for off-road use only, aren’t they? And I’m pretty sure that also applies to parking.
Doug Abrams said,
This is the same kind of case as if a car went rolling while unattended and hurt someone. The owner is definitely liable. Don’t worry about it.
Elisha said,
Sounds iffy to me. What if your son had tripped and cut his head on the sharp bumper? I don’t think that that would make them liable.
Ellie said,
If your son’s not hurt that badly, then I would just let it go. If you talk to the neighbors, they may try and make it up to you. The whole court thing sounds like a hassle, and there are way too many lawsuits.
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