Deadly Dangers of Off-Roading for Children

Off-roading may seem like a fun experience, but there&#;s a major dark side to it. If you bought an off-road vehicle such as UTV or ATV &#; or even a motorcycle &#; for your child under 16 as a Christmas present, you may want to take it back.

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And it&#;s not because that thing was abnormally expensive and you began second-guessing your decision, it&#;s because your under-16 child is at great risk of injury and death when off-roading.

Fact: between 25 and 50 percent of all off-road-related deaths involve a child under 16.

Experts argue that riding an off-road vehicle is much more dangerous than riding a bike along a busy street full of cars and trucks. That&#;s why our accident attorneys at JML Law have prepared a handy guide to staying safe when riding off-road vehicles in Riverside and elsewhere in California.

Riverside man killed in an off-road accident

Even following all safety rules during off-roading may not save you from all the dangers and troubles associated with driving off-road vehicles.

Let&#;s look at the statistics of accidents involving off-road vehicles. Each year, hundreds of people die in fatal off-road crashes.

One such death occurred in Riverside when a 39-year-old man was killed after being ejected from his off-road motorcycle in the Ocotillo Wells desert.

Investigators concluded that the crash, which occurred at about 11 am in late December, was caused by two sand dunes. The Riverside County rider, driving his Kawasaki KLX 450R motorcycle, lost control of the off-road vehicle after it struck the first sand dune.

Then, the motorcyclist &#; driving at an unknown rate of speed &#; struck the second sand dune while struggling to regain control of the dirt bike.

Hitting the second sand dune caused the off-road vehicle to go airborne and threw the rider off the bike. The Riverside man suffered fatal injuries after landing in a field of dirt and rocks.

The victim was driving along Ocotillo Wells, an 85,000-acre desert operated by California State Parks. The desert attracts many fans of extreme sports largely thanks to its sand dune recreation area.

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Dangers of off-roading in California

Fact: an estimated 100,000 people require hospitalization to treat off-roading-related injuries.

Getting ejected from an off-road vehicle is only one of the many dangers of riding such vehicles on off-road terrain. Other dangers include rollovers, performing stunts, inexperienced driving, and operating in unfamiliar areas or terrain.

Off-roading vehicles include not only dirt bikes but also SUVs, UTVs and ATVs, all of which are at a greater risk of rollover when driving on unstable, off-road terrain, our Riverside motor vehicle accident attorneys warn.

Fact: a study has found that two-wheeled vehicles are actually safer than four-wheelers in off-riding riding and racing.

Sand dunes and another rough terrain often lead to failure to maintain control of the vehicle and cause it to go airborne, which may throw the rider off the vehicle.

Guide to staying safe while off-roading

If you&#;re a parent of a child under 16, do NOT buy him/her an off-road vehicle for riding and racing, as children under 16 are at a larger risk of injury and death in off-road accidents.

1. Avoid driving ATVs and UTVs on paved roads, as they are actually more dangerous and unstable on even terrain
2. The rider and passengers must wear a helmet and other protective gear, including goggles, knee and elbow pads, gloves, and boots &#; at all times
3. If you&#;re driving an ATV or a dirt bike, drive alone, as the number of occupants should never exceed the number of seats
4. Take a hands-on safety training course before off-roading.

If you have followed the above-mentioned safety precautions in off-roading but still got injured in a single-vehicle off-road accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.

If the accident was caused by uneven terrain, and the owner of the property (private owner, city or locality) is responsible for providing a safe environment, you may be able to seek justice by suing the responsible parties.

Consult our best motor vehicle lawyers in Riverside at JML Law to launch an independent investigation into your particular claim and determine liability. Call our Riverside offices at 818-610- or send an for a free case evaluation.

McZippie said:

For the kids to have any fun:
Minimum 3yo, 4yo better.

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Fuiee - My boy and I went twice a month from the time he was 1 to when he was 2 and sister showed up. He's always enjoyed it. Of course I also get him and sister out of the truck and into the woods exploring a fair amount to broaden the experience. Mom thought I was BS'ing about him enjoying it and that I was just saying that so I could go until she came with us cause it's what I wanted to do on father's day. She was shocked at how much he enjoyed it.

Every kid is going to be different on how much they enjoy it at what age. My son went from loving it to being afraid of it, to begging to go and back again. My parent's friends all waited till there kids were older to do any type of trip, and when they finally did it the kids went nuts cause the had never been in a car for more than an hour. My folks on the other had started my brother and I out right away, and that's the path I've taken with my kids. Didn't wait until they were old enough to behave in a restaraunt to take them to one, took them to one right away and taught them while they were young how to behave in a restaraunt. Offroading / camping is the same way to me, the sooner you indroctinate them into the activity, the more normal it will seem to them rather that something foriegn to be upset about.

But like I said, every kid is different, but there are ways of making it more fun. Look up Sippie Cup Challenge at GATOR - a TLCA event - it was all about making it fun for kids of all ages.

Fuiee - My boy and I went twice a month from the time he was 1 to when he was 2 and sister showed up. He's always enjoyed it. Of course I also get him and sister out of the truck and into the woods exploring a fair amount to broaden the experience. Mom thought I was BS'ing about him enjoying it and that I was just saying that so I could go until she came with us cause it's what I wanted to do on father's day. She was shocked at how much he enjoyed it.Every kid is going to be different on how much they enjoy it at what age. My son went from loving it to being afraid of it, to begging to go and back again. My parent's friends all waited till there kids were older to do any type of trip, and when they finally did it the kids went nuts cause the had never been in a car for more than an hour. My folks on the other had started my brother and I out right away, and that's the path I've taken with my kids. Didn't wait until they were old enough to behave in a restaraunt to take them to one, took them to one right away and taught them while they were young how to behave in a restaraunt. Offroading / camping is the same way to me, the sooner you indroctinate them into the activity, the more normal it will seem to them rather that something foriegn to be upset about.But like I said, every kid is different, but there are ways of making it more fun. Look up Sippie Cup Challenge at GATOR - a TLCA event - it was all about making it fun for kids of all ages.

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