Rhino Design Defects Causes Rollovers
Due to the top heavy design and small tires, the Yamaha Rhino is unstable and prone to rollovers at slow speeds and on flat, smooth surfaces. Additionally, most Rhinos are sold without doors.
The Yamaha Rhino was introduced in 2003 and despite the reports hundreds of injuries and even deaths due to Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover accidents, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA refuses to issue a recall.
Lack of Safety Features Causes Injuries
Contact us if you or a family member has suffered from the following injuries:
- Broken or crushed arms, wrist or hands
- Broken or crushed legs, feet or ankles
- Amputation
In 2006 Yamaha issued a warning letter to owners that warned the Rhino was prone to rollovers when taking sharp turns. However, the tone of the letter blamed the rollovers on the drivers and passengers of the vehicles. The warning that Yamaha provided in the letter was that passengers needed to use their seatbelts and keep their arms and legs inside of the vehicle. Accidents while driving the Yamaha Rhino ATV have not decreased since the letter was distributed.
In 2007, Yamaha finally responded to the safety issues by offering free modifications, including adding handholds and doors on the vehicles in order to make them safer. As of February 2008, there has yet to be a recall issued by Yamaha or offers of refunds issued to Rhino owners.
Contact the attorneys at Bachus & Schanker immediately. We'll fight Yamaha Motors and their lawyers to ensure that you are compensated for your pain and suffering.
Injured in a Rhino Accident?
If you or any member of your family has been suffered from injuries in a Yamaha Rhino accident, then please contact us right away.
All of our attorneys work on a contigency basis that means you will pay no up front out-of-pocket money.
