Motocross is a high-risk sport, but riders and families should not pay the price for unsafe race conditions, poor oversight, or failures by organizers who cut corners. When a sanctioned motocross event is not run with proper safety measures, the consequences can be catastrophic, resulting in serious injuries, permanent harm, and even death.
At Breit Biniazan, we represent riders and families nationwide who have suffered catastrophic injuries or fatalities due to failures at sanctioned motocross races. Our firm takes on race organizers, sanctioning bodies, and event operators when safety protocols are ignored and preventable tragedies occur.
We prepare every case for trial and pursue accountability when a life is altered or lost because an event was not run safely.
Injuries and Deaths at Sanctioned Motocross Events
Sanctioned motocross races are promoted as structured, regulated events with safety systems in place. Parents and riders trust that tracks are designed responsibly, races are properly staffed, and emergency protocols are ready when something goes wrong.
When those expectations are not met, the results can be devastating. Riders may suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, internal injuries, or fatal impact injuries. In youth races, the risk is even greater due to age, size, and experience.
A race being “sanctioned” does not excuse unsafe decisions. It often means the opposite. There were rules in place, and someone failed to follow them.
Common Safety Failures That Lead to Motocross Tragedies
Motocross injuries and deaths often trace back to the same breakdowns in race safety and event management. These failures are not accidents; they are preventable decisions.
Common safety issues include:
- Failure to stop or slow a race after a rider goes down
- Missing or unmanned flagger positions
- No warnings to approaching riders
- Overcrowded race fields
- Dangerous track layout or blind sections
- Poor emergency response planning
When these failures combine, even a single crash can turn into a fatal event.
Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Motocross Injury or Death?
Responsibility for a catastrophic motocross incident often extends beyond the individual riders involved. Sanctioning bodies, promoters, track operators, and event staff all play a role in safety.
Depending on the circumstances, responsible parties may include:
- Race organizers and promoters
- Sanctioning bodies that approved the event
- Track owners and operators
- Event management companies
- Safety personnel and officials
Breit Biniazan can investigate how the event was planned, staffed, and supervised. We can look at what safety rules existed, whether they were followed, and who made the decisions that put riders in danger.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits After Fatal Motocross Accidents
When a motocross rider is killed during a sanctioned event, surviving families may have the right to bring a wrongful death and survival action. These cases are about accountability and about recognizing the full value of a life lost.
Wrongful death claims may address:
- Loss of companionship and support
- Funeral and medical expenses
- The pain and suffering the rider endured
- Financial losses suffered by the family
No legal action can undo the loss, but holding responsible parties accountable can force changes that protect future riders.
Case Example: Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Teen Rider Dies at Sanctioned Race
Breit Biniazan filed a wrongful death and survival action on behalf of the parents of 16-year-old motocross rider Aidan Zingg, who was killed during a sanctioned race at Mammoth Mountain Motocross in California.
This case was filed because the loss of Aidan’s life simply shouldn’t have happened.
During the race, Aidan went down on the track and was conscious, attempting to get back to his feet. The race continued. No caution flags were displayed. No warnings were given to approaching riders. Motorcycles continued racing at speed through the same section of track.
A key turn was left without a flagger. Riders had no indication that a teenager was down in their racing line. Aidan was struck after his fall, suffering fatal injuries.
The race was also approved with a crowded field of riders, increasing the danger when safety systems failed. These decisions created conditions where a crash became a fatal event.
This lawsuit was filed to demand accountability from those responsible for event safety and to push for changes that can prevent another family from experiencing the same loss. As Kevin Biniazan explained publicly, meaningful change requires action when preventable failures cost a young life.
Youth Motocross Safety and Preventable Injuries
Motocross carries known risks, especially for young riders. Families rely on race organizers and sanctioning bodies to reduce those risks through proper staffing, track design, and enforcement of safety rules.
Youth riders depend on adults to stop races when danger appears, to warn oncoming riders, and to control race conditions. When those responsibilities are ignored, children and teenagers are placed in harm’s way. Preventable deaths in youth motocross demand accountability, not excuses.
Speak With Breit Biniazan About a Motocross Injury or Wrongful Death Case
If you or your family suffered catastrophic injuries due to unsafe conditions at a sanctioned motocross event, Breit Biniazan is prepared to help.
Our team represents clients nationwide in high-stakes cases involving race safety failures and preventable loss. We take these cases seriously because the consequences are permanent.
Contact the experienced team at Breit Biniazan to discuss what happened and learn how we pursue accountability when race organizers fail to protect riders. Your story deserves to be heard, and your future deserves more than silence.