New York City Department of Environmental Protection Workers Injured After ATV Rollover at the West Branch Reservoir
CARMEL, NEW YORK (November 2, 2025) – Putnam County officials are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday. Two workers were on a John Deere ATV overturned.
They were apparently cutting grass at the time of the accident. Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victims.
One of the workers was transported to Danbury Hospital in Connecticut with serious head and internal injuries. A full investigation into the cause of the accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Putnam County ATV Accidents
Many people are seriously injured or killed in accidents involving ATVs and other off-road vehicles each year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “The dangers of riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are real and include overturning, collisions and occupant ejection. CPSC’s latest data show an annual average of more than 800 deaths and an estimated 100,000 emergency department-treated injuries involving OHVs.” Many different factors could contribute to ATV accidents.
- ATV accidents are more likely to take place if the ATV is not properly maintained.
- ATV accidents are more likely if the driver is speeding.
- ATV accidents may happen due to designed defects with the ATV itself.
Companies have a legal obligation to take steps to protect workers from foreseeable sources of harm. This necessitates that worksites are maintained in a reasonably safe condition. If an employer in New York failed to follow an industrial code that resulted in a worker being injured or killed, they could be held at fault for the accident. Victims of ATV accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
It can be hard to know what to do after being injured in a workplace accident. Many victims will need to take long periods of time away from work. They may also be burdened with high medical bills. Victims of workplace accidents would do well to carefully consider their legal options. Any person injured while at work in New York may be able to pursue damages through a civil action. A personal injury attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York ATV Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection workers injured in this accident. It is our sincere hope that the victims will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Putnam County ATV accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of New York personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
