Adventurous people may appreciate the excitement of traveling on an off-road vehicle. Kentucky could offer many opportunities for those who enjoy driving camper vans, RVs and all-terrain vehicles. Lakes provide opportunities for speedboat adventures, and rivers may be inviting for rafts. Such excursions come with dangers, though. Adventurers could suffer terrible injuries when someone’s neglect takes a risky hobby and makes events even more dangerous.
Off-road dangers and risks
News reports discuss incidents of ATV models flipping over and killing the drivers. An RV road trip may turn into a horror show when the adventurers find themselves lost and succumb to the elements. Sadly, there are times when bad decisions and negligent behavior led to tragic events.
Trusting an inexperienced operator is one way to get into trouble. However, there may be instances when someone lies about his or her knowledge and experience. When someone claims he or she is skilled at canoeing and takes people onto rough rivers, that person could face a personal injury suit when someone gets hurt. If the leader lied about his or her knowledge and skills, that person could face severe punitive damages.
Other reasons for off-road injuries
Horseplay stops being funny when it contributes to catastrophic outcomes. “Fooling around” inside an RV or on an ATV could result in a crash, leaving some passengers injured.
Did drugs or alcohol factor into an accident? Anyone who operates a boat or vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol could be negligent. The same may be true when the person was drowsy or engaged in unessential, distracting behavior.
Operating any moving vehicle too fast presents dangers. “Speeding kills” applies to more than cars. Any vehicle on land or sea should travel at safe, legal speeds. An adherence to the law, a focus on safety and employing common sense may eliminate the chances for deadly crashes.