Yamaha Rhino ATV Accident Rollover Injury Death Lawyers

The popularity of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) has risen dramatically over the past 10 years, and consequently so has the number of ATV accidents causing serious injuries and deaths.  One of the most dangerous vechiles is the Yamaha Rhino ATV.  The Yamaha Rhino ATV appears to have design defects that make the Yamaha Rhino ATV unreasonably unsafe for its occupants. The big problem with the Yamaha Rhino ATV is that it will rollover during turns on flat surfaces, even at low speeds, because it has a center of gravity that it too high, too top heavy, and the tires are too small for the expected uses of the vehicle.  The Rhino is different from many ATVs in the case that is has bucket seats. These seats allow for the passengers to sit side by side, while with many ATVs those riding sit one in front and one in back. The Yamaha Rhino also has a pickup-like bed in the back of it, allowing its users to carry things as well.

Yamaha agreed last summer to install doors and additional passenger handholds on all Yamaha Rhino ATVs manufactured in the last 4 years to protect passengers from a rollover, but they stopped short of issuing a recalling, or even ceasing production of the Rhino ATV.

The reports of injuries in these cases are largely similar: slow speed turns where the Yamaha Rhino ATV rolls over and, because there are no doors to protect the passengers, people fall out of the Rhino and are crushed.

The effects of Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover accidents have been devastating, leaving adults and numerous children severely injured, permanently disfigured, and even dead. Rollover accidents often pin victims beneath the vehicle, which can break bones, crush limbs, and damage vital organs. In some cases, victims are killed instantly due to the vehicle slamming down on top of them. Adding to the severity of these injuries is the fact that many of the locations where these vehicles are driven are far removed from immediate medical attention.

If you or someone you know owns a Yamaha Rhino ATV, you should be aware of the various safety issues with the product, and should be careful to make sure you use the product in a way that will be safe for yourself and your family.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury in a Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover accident, the Phoenix-based law office is prepared to fight vigilantly on your behalf. Our office is skilled and experienced in fighting negligent corporations that place innocent consumers in harms way, helping many individuals and families get the justice and financial compensation they are entitled to under the law. Contact our law offices today to speak with an attorney about your Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover accident.