ATV / UTV Accident Attorneys
Injured in an ATV or UTV Crash in Northern New York?
Serving riders across Northern New York
We Work. You Recover.
Don’t Let Insurers Shortchange You. We Will Fight for Every Dollar You’re Owed
Don’t Let the Insurance Company Undervalue Your ATV or UTV Accident Claim
Quick settlements protect them, not you.
Insurance companies may push a fast payout before you know the full cost of an ATV or UTV crash. Medical treatment, lost wages, and long-term care can add up far beyond their first offer. If you accept too soon, you may lose the right to pursue additional compensation.
Our attorneys know how insurers undervalue off-road cases. We make sure riders get a fair offer.
Why You Need an Attorney after an ATV or UTV Accident
ATV and UTV crashes can leave riders with serious injuries, mounting expenses, and no clear path forward. Insurance companies often push low settlements, but you may be entitled to much more.
At Carrothers & Clough, PLLC, we help injured riders across Northern New York recover compensation for:
- • Medical Expenses
- • Lost Wages
- • Pain & Suffering
- • Long-Term Rehabilitation
- • Property Damage (Vehicle or Gear)
- • Emotional Distress
ATV and UTV Accident Cases We Handle
Whether your crash happened on a trail, private land, or a roadway, we know how to build your case.
- • Rollover crashes on trails or rough terrain
- • Collisions with other ATVs, UTVs, or vehicles
- • Unsafe trail or property conditions
- • Equipment failure or defective design
- • Crashes caused by reckless or impaired riders
- • Accidents involving unlicensed or underage drivers
- • Hit-and-run or uninsured rider claims
- • Multi-rider crashes during group rides
- • Weather-related trail accidents
- • Farm or work-related ATV/UTV crashes
What to Do After an ATV or UTV Accident
1: Get medical help immediately. Hidden injuries are common after ATV and UTV crashes.
2: Report the accident. Call law enforcement if on public land, or notify the landowner if on private property.
3: Gather evidence. Take photos of the ATV/UTV, trail conditions, injuries, and any safety gear you were using.
4: Do not admit fault or sign insurance paperwork. Insurers may try to lock you into a low settlement.
5: Contact Carrothers & Clough, PLLC early. Our attorneys understand ATV and UTV cases in Northern New York and will fight for your full compensation.
Do ATVs and UTVs qualify for no-fault coverage in New York?
No. No-fault generally does not apply to ATV or UTV accidents. At Carrothers & Clough, PLLC, we pursue liability claims and other coverage options to recover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
What if my crash happened on private property?
Liability can depend on landowner duties and trail conditions. Our team investigates property hazards and land use laws to build your case.
Can I recover compensation if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
Possibly. Not wearing a helmet may affect your compensation, but it does not automatically prevent recovery under New York law.
What if another rider caused the crash and fled?
We explore uninsured motorist coverage, including MVAIC claims, to protect injured riders when the at-fault party is unidentified or uninsured.
How soon should I contact an attorney after an ATV or UTV accident?
Immediately. The sooner Carrothers & Clough is involved, the faster we can preserve evidence, handle insurers, and secure your right to full compensation.
Meet Our Legal Team
Let our experienced team work for you.
When you retain the firm at Carrothers & Clough, PLLC, you get the attentiveness of our entire legal team with over 60 years of combined experience. We will work together to get you the results you deserve.