Although a person may take numerous precautionary measures when riding on a UTV/ATV or taking part in any type of outdoor or physical activity, there is no way to guarantee that an accident will not occur. But what happens when an accident occurs because a manufacturer designed a vehicle with inherent defects and the tendency to rollover - even when operated at a safe speed?
This is where Yamaha Rhino rollover claims and lawsuits come into play. The Yamaha Rhino (450 and 660 series in particular) have design defects that affect an occupant’s safety when operating these vehicles. In a study conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it was found that out of hundreds of Rhino rollover accidents the majority occurred although the vehicle was on smooth terrain and was moving at a relatively low speed. Yamaha has since issued a recall and voluntary repair of Rhino 450, 660 and 700 models. These repairs include retrofitting the vehicle so it has less of a propensity to rollover and so it has safety features that will help to reduce injuries.
Contact a Yamaha Rhino rollover attorney at Tracey Law Firm today if you would like to learn more about UTV/ATV accidents and how your safety may be affected due to negligence or wrongdoing on the part of a manufacturer. Our attorneys are highly skilled in handling product liability lawsuits such as this and will fight to protect your interests from day one. It is our goal to maximize your financial recovery and hold Yamaha responsible for these dangerous vehicles.
If you your child or someone you know was injured in a Rhino rollover accident, it’s not your fault! Contact an attorney at Tracey Law Firm today to find out how we can prove that the design and manufacturing defects in the Rhino led to your accident.
