The Yamaha Rhino
The Yamaha Rhino ATV is extremely unsafe because it rolls over even when operating at low speeds. Many injuries and deaths have occurred due to the defective design of the Rhino. There are widespread reports of broken legs, particularly the tibia bone, which occur as a result of the vehicle rolling over due to its unsafe design. The Yamaha Rhino all terrain vehicle has been linked with many rollovers due to the following properties:

• The Yamaha Rhino is narrow, and wider vehicles can be more stable
• The Yamaha Rhino is top-heavy and therefore has a high center of gravity
• The Yamaha Rhino has small tires, and small tires give the vehicle less of a platform for stability

Rollover Warning
Experts have questioned the safety of the Yamaha Rhino since its release. In August 2007, Yamaha announced that it would add doors and passenger handles to vehicles manufactured after 2004, but stopped short of issuing a recall of the Rhino.

At the same time , Yamaha issued a new product warning label for the Yamaha Rhino that acknowledged the risk of rollover accidents and alerts users that the Rhino can rollover even while operating the vehicle on flat, open areas.

In spite of its knowledge of serious injuries resulting from rollover accidents, Yamaha has not announced a recall of the Rhino all-terrain vehicle.

When confronted with the mounting injuries of Rhino drivers and passengers, Yamaha has simply blamed them for their own injuries. The following statement is from Yamaha:

“While the Rhino has been a reliable and versatile vehicle, some operators have engaged in aggressive driving (such as sliding, skidding, fishtailing, or doing donuts) or made abrupt maneuvers (such as turning the steering wheel too far or too fast) that have resulted in side rollovers – even on flat, open areas. Unfortunately, some occupants have been seriously injured during such rollovers when they put their arms or legs outside the vehicle, resulting in crushing or other injuries.”

Common Injuries
Rhino drivers and passengers have suffered serious injuries when their Rhino rolled over in some instance passengers have died. Common injuries include:

• Broken Legs, Ankles or Feet.
• Crushed Legs, Ankles or Feet.
• Broken Arm, Wrist or Hand.
• Crushed Arm, Wrist or Hand.
• Amputation.

Consult A Lawyer on Legal Issues
The Steinberg Law Firm recommends that you contact experienced legal counsel as soon as possible after an accident. Involving legal counsel early can help preserve the evidence that important to your claim and help ensure that you receive proper compensation. Please call or e-mail us for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one has been injured in a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident. You will not be charged any fee for the consultation and, if we take your case, you will not be charged a fee unless we win your case.

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