Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident Lawyer: Statewide Representation by McFarlane Law
McFarlane Law represents atv / off-road vehicle accident victims and their families across Texas — from Austin and the Hill Country to Houston, Dallas, the Permian Basin, and every corner of the state. With more than $100 million recovered for injured Texans, we have built a focused practice on the specific liability rules, insurance frameworks, and evidence-preservation requirements that determine what a Texas atv / off-road vehicle accident case is worth.
What a Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident Case Looks Like
ATV, side-by-side, and UTV crashes in Texas happen primarily at Bastrop State Park, McKinney Roughs, on private ranch land, and along the Colorado River sandbars. Texas does not require ATV registration for off-road use, but operators are still subject to negligence and product liability standards — and many serious ATV cases involve defective design (rollover propensity) or third-party negligence (landowner premises liability, manufacturer defect, rental company failure to maintain).
Common Causes of Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident Cases
McFarlane Law’s Texas atv / off-road vehicle accident caseload reflects a consistent set of root causes:
- Inexperienced operators — Texas does not require training or licensing for off-road use
- Rollover crashes — particularly common with high-center-of-gravity ATVs
- Defective ATV design, particularly rollover-protection failures
- Tire and steering defects
- Alcohol or drug impairment
- Children operating adult-sized ATVs
- Rental-company negligence — failure to maintain or properly brief renters
- Landowner failure to mark hazards on rental tracks
Common Injuries in Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident Cases
We represent Texans suffering injuries that include:
- Traumatic brain injuries — ATV head injuries are common and often catastrophic
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe crush injuries from rollovers
- Multiple fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Severe lacerations and degloving injuries
- Drowning when ATVs roll into water hazards
- Wrongful death
Damages Available Under Texas Law
Texas law allows atv / off-road vehicle accident victims to recover:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and mental anguish
- Permanent impairment, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
- Loss of consortium for spouses and family members
- Punitive (exemplary) damages where the at-fault party’s conduct was grossly negligent
- Wrongful death damages (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 71)
What to Do After a Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident
The steps you take in the first hours and days after a Texas atv / off-road vehicle accident have a major impact on your ability to recover full compensation:
- Call 911 — many off-road locations have delayed EMS response, so request immediate transport
- Preserve the ATV exactly as it sat — do not move it
- Photograph the scene, the ATV, terrain, and any environmental hazards
- Identify the ATV’s owner, operator, and where the ATV was rented or purchased
- Get all witness contacts
- Save any helmet, clothing, or equipment that may show damage patterns
- Talk to an ATV accident lawyer immediately — product liability and premises liability claims have strict evidence-preservation requirements
Why Choose McFarlane Law for Your Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident Case
- Statewide reach. We represent injured Texans in every metro and rural region of the state.
- $100M+ recovered. McFarlane Law’s track record across Texas personal injury, oilfield, maritime, and trucking cases speaks for itself.
- Trial-ready preparation. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, which is what gets insurance carriers to pay full value at the negotiating table.
- Direct access to the lawyer. Clients work directly with founder Zach McFarlane.
- No fee unless we win. All atv / off-road vehicle accident cases handled on contingency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a Texas atv / off-road vehicle accident claim?
Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, most atv / off-road vehicle accident claims must be filed within two years of the date of the incident. Some claims (against governmental entities or with special procedural rules) have shorter formal-notice deadlines. The sooner a Texas lawyer is involved, the more options you preserve.
What if I was partly at fault for the atv / off-road vehicle accident?
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33). As long as you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover compensation — though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Does McFarlane Law handle atv / off-road vehicle accident cases outside Austin?
Yes. We represent Texas atv / off-road vehicle accident clients across the state — including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, the Permian Basin, and rural Texas counties.
Contact a Texas ATV / Off-Road Vehicle Accident Lawyer Today
Call McFarlane Law at (512) 222-4900 or use our free consultation form. There is no fee unless we recover for you.