Yamaha Rhino Rollover Injury Accident Lawsuits

Send to Friend | Bookmark | Live Chat

Since the Yamaha Rhino All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was introduced to the market in the United States in 2003, it has caused a large number of devastating rollover accidents leaving adults and a number of children seriously injured, permanently maimed and in some instances dead.

With the popularity of ATV’s the number of accidents occurring has risen over the years and in most instances you can attribute these accidents to driver error and/or dangerous riding, however "in the case of the Yamaha Rhino ATV, these injuries can be directly linked to the manufacturer’s hazardous design defects."

Do I Have a Lawsuit? If you or a loved one have been the victim of a Yamaha Rhino rollover, also called tip over accident, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Manufacturer’s Hazardous Design Defects

At the heart of current and pending litigation surrounding Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents, is the fact that the Rhino ATV has design defects making it unsafe and prone to rollover accidents. Some of these design defects include:

• high center of gravity
• small wheels
• narrow wheelbase / frame

When these design defects are coupled with a powerful engine, fast acceleration and quick turning radius, the ATV can become very unstable, even at slow speeds.

In addition to the aforementioned design defects, it has also been alleged that the Yamaha Rhino provides inadequate protection for drivers and passenger’s limbs in the event of an accident. The original design was manufactured without doors of any kind, however Yamaha has since begun offering the free installation of plastic doors and passenger-side handles to ATV’s manufactured after 2004 in addition to adding a warning label to new Rhinos telling buyers of this potential hazard.

Why has there not been an official recall of the Yamaha Rhino?

Despite the fact that there are a large number of products liability, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits filed against the manufacturer, Yamaha has yet to issue a formal recall of the defective Rhino ATV.

On September 11, 2006 Yamaha sent a letter out to owners warning them to not to deliberately stick their legs out of the vehicle while driving. They also informed owners that they should avoid making sharp turns, as they can provoke an unexpected rollover.

Click Here: Yamaha Rhino Rollover / Tip Over Warning Letter

The Seriousness of a Yamaha Rhino Rollover Accident

Since the Yamaha Rhino All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was introduced to the market in the United States in 2003, it has caused a large number of devastating rollover accidents leaving adults and a number of children seriously injured, permanently maimed and in some instances dead.

The severity of a Yamaha Rhino rollover accident is often intensified when compared to other ATV accidents. It is often the case that a driver and/or passenger involved in a Yamaha Rhino rollover accident will become pinned or trapped underneath the ATV. This will often break bones, crush limbs, and can also damage vital organs. Unfortunately, some victims have also been instantly killed due to the ATV coming down on top of them.

Do I Have a Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit?

The Products Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Yamaha Rhino lawsuits. We are pursing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a Yamaha Rhino rollover, also called tip over accident, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Attention Attorneys: We do not publish prior verdict/settlements. If you are an attorney and would like to refer us a case or for us to send you a profile of prior award judgments or average referral fees, please visit the attorney referral section of our website.

= Required Field