My 15-year son died from injuries suffered while helmeted and riding his all-terrain vehicle on a motocross track. Who could be held liable for the death of my child?
The death of a child always tugs at the heartstrings, but the insurance adjustors may not want to let it tug at their purse strings. So, for that and other reasons, this is not the type of case you should try to handle on your own.
If your son was underage or otherwise violated the local laws for participating in such an activity, there could be a liability issue and any settlement would be reduced by the percentage of your son’s fault. The proprietors of the track may be liable for his death, or a defect (i.e. faulty design, wheel failure) in the vehicle may place responsibility on the manufacturer, or on the mechanic if the vehicle was recently maintained or repaired.
This is a complex matter, and there are no automatic answers, but a wrongful death action can be filed naming many potential defendants. See an experienced attorney immediately. | 
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