{"id":674,"date":"2015-02-06T18:36:28","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T18:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonmawrongfuldeathlawyer.com\/blog\/?p=674"},"modified":"2015-02-07T14:16:39","modified_gmt":"2015-02-07T14:16:39","slug":"tennessee-teenager-killed-on-dirt-bike-after-being-struck-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonmawrongfuldeathlawyer.com\/blog\/tennessee-teenager-killed-on-dirt-bike-after-being-struck-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Teenager Killed on Dirt Bike After Being Struck By Car."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Under Massachusetts law, an injured person can seek monetary damages from a party that causes physical, emotional or financial harm.\u00a0 At the Boston Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates, our team of nationally known and respected <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-personal-injury-information-lawyers-attorneys.php\">injury advocates<\/a> are ready and willing to serve you in your personal injury lawsuit.\u00a0 After more than 25 years of personal injury litigation experience, our attorneys have helped our injured Massachusetts clients receive millions of dollars in damages.\u00a0 Injured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-atv-injury-accident-lawyers-attorneys.php\">dirt bike or ATV accident<\/a>?\u00a0 If so, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/\">law firm<\/a> today, and we will start you on the path to recovery.\u00a0 No one should have to deal with the harsh effects of these unfortunate accidents alone. Call 617-787-3700, 24\/7, or email <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-contact-gilbert-hoy-lawyers-attorneys.php\">info@gilhoylaw.com<\/a> for more information.\u00a0 Your needs are our top priority!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8tmPoEpDOG0\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Riding off-road recreational vehicles is considered by many people to be a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon.\u00a0 Dirt bikes and ATVs are specially equipped to handle the most rugged terrain.\u00a0 In the deeply wooded areas of the country, dirt bikes and ATVs are very popular, especially among today\u2019s youth.\u00a0 However, these vehicles can also be very dangerous if they are not driven with a reasonable amount of caution.\u00a0 <strong>They are not intended for travel on public roads or highways.\u00a0 Moreover, like other similar types of vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicycles, dirt bikes and ATVs offer very little protection in the event of an accident.\u00a0<\/strong> In fact, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 51,000 children ages 5 to 14 are hurt annually riding all-terrain vehicles, mopeds and minibikes.\u00a0 That number also includes traffic accidents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Monday, January 23, 2015,<a href=\"http:\/\/wate.com\/2015\/01\/26\/morgan-county-sheriffs-office-working-car-versus-pedestrian-accident\/\"> 17-year-old Aaron Gunter was riding his dirt bike<\/a> along Highway 62 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee.<\/strong>\u00a0 He had no head lights or tail lights.\u00a0 At that time, Sharon Morton, 67, was driving westbound in her 2008 Kia. She was suddenly blinded by a passing car going eastbound and was unable to see Gunter as he moved up alongside her.\u00a0 Ms. Morton\u2019s car then hit Gunter\u2019s dirt bike.\u00a0 <strong>He flew off of his bike and landed on the side of the road where he was found by emergency personnel several minutes later.\u00a0 Sadly, young Aaron was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dirt bike accidents are extremely dangerous events that often cause serious injuries.\u00a0 In the worst of cases, they can result in a wrongful death.\u00a0<strong> If you or a loved one has been injured in a Massachusetts recreational vehicle accident, call our <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-personal-injury-types-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Boston personal injury lawyers<\/a> to get a free legal consultation<\/strong>.\u00a0 This will allow our attorneys to assess your claim and take the steps necessary to get the most damages for you and your family.\u00a0 <strong>Please don\u2019t hesitate to call us at 617-787-3700, or email us at <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-contact-gilbert-hoy-lawyers-attorneys.php\">info@gilhoylaw.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under Massachusetts law, an injured person can seek monetary damages from a party that causes physical, emotional or financial harm.\u00a0 At the Boston Law Offices of Gilbert R. 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