Our Columbus ATV accident lawyers are skilled at showing why ATV accidents happen, and what steps should have been taken to prevent their occurrence. ATV accidents are often due to: Rider inexperience Overconfidence, aggressiveness, speeding, and risk-taking Lack of familiarity with safe travel routes or veering off safe routes Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs which affects judgment and the ability to operate the ATV Operating the ATV in bad weather Having more passengers on the ATV than the ATV can handle Many ATV accidents happen because of poor design or workmanship of the ATV. Defective clutches, throttles, and fuel lines can cause fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries.