Recreational Vehicle Accidents

Massachusetts ATV, Snowmobile, and Jet Ski Accidents

The investigation and litigation of recreational vehicle accidents can present challenges for personal injury attorneys, especially those whose experience is more generally limited to auto accident claims. One substantial difference between a snowmobile or personal watercraft injury claim and a car accident case involves insurance --most recreational vehicle accidents are covered under homeowners' policies rather than auto insurance. To learn more about our understanding of a wide range of recreational accident claims, contact a Greater Boston personal injury lawyer at Kenney & Conley for a free consultation.

Another feature of recreational vehicle accident litigation is the fact that relatively little regulation helps guide questions of liability or fault. Depending on the recreational vehicle involved and the circumstances of its use, there might be no requirement for a license. As a result, personal injury claims in recreational vehicle accident cases focus not so much on violations of specific traffic or operation regulations, but instead address such broader questions as negligent supervision or negligent entrustment, particularly where the operator at fault is a minor or inexperienced in the use of the vehicle.

Our attorneys represent injured clients in recreational vehicle accident cases involving the following:

• Dirt bikes
• Snowmobiles and sleds
• Personal watercraft such as jet skis and wave runners
• ATVs and three-wheelers

In investigating your injury claim, we work closely with both treating physicians and forensic experts in order to develop clear and accurate evidence as to the extent of the injuries and the treatment and therapy that will be required to support a complete recovery. In cases where the injuries are more serious and likely to result in a long-term or permanent disability to the head or spinal column, we also work with life care plan experts who can present specific evidence as to the projected costs of future home care, adaptive technology, and other expenses involved in adjusting to a catastrophic or disabling injury.

For additional information about our ability to represent your interests effectively in a recreational vehicle accident case, contact the Massachusetts personal injury lawyers at Kenney & Conley in Braintree for a free consultation.