Yamaha Rhino Accidents
and Rhino Rollovers

The national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP represents persons across America who suffered serious injuries and the families of those killed in Yamaha Rhino accidents, including rollovers. The injuries typically are broken or crushed legs, ankles or feet. In some cases, the injuries were so severe as to require amputation. In certain cases, Rhino rollovers have even led to deaths.

Yamaha Rhino Accidents: 2009 Update

On March 31, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC"), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., announced a repair program for ALL Rhino 450, 660, and 700 models to address rollover safety defects which have killed at least 46 and injured hundreds of others in the U.S. Yamaha will suspend sale of these models immediately until they have been retrofitted. Read a copy of the CPSC Press Release.

Consumers should immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the free repairs are installed by a dealer. In conjunction with a group of the families of victims, the Center for Auto Safety, and the San Francisco Trauma Foundation, Lieff Cabraser advocated for these and additional safety changes in a February 2009 safety report submitted to the CPSC.

Background on Yamaha Rhino Rollover Dangers

The four-wheel, side by side Rhino manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation has become one of the most popular Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) sold on the market in the U.S. and Canada. The Rhino seats the driver and passenger next to each other.

In accidents nationwide, Rhino riders have been killed or seriously injured. Many of the Yamaha Rhino deaths have been of children. While every accident involving a Rhino can pose a risk of serious injury, when a child is riding, the injuries have often been more severe. Children have been thrown from the Rhino and died after it landed on top of them.

Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit

In injury lawsuits filed against Yamaha, our clients charge that the Yamaha Rhino side-by-side contains multiple design flaws rendering it dangerously unstable and unduly prone to rolling over even when driven on flat ground at low speeds. These defects include a top-heavy design resulting in a high center of gravity, and a dangerously narrow track width. Learn more about the danger of Rhinos and your legal rights in our answers to frequently asked questions.

Contact Yamaha Rhino Accident Attorneys/Lawyers

If you were injured in a Yamaha Rhino accident, please click here to contact a Lieff Cabraser attorney, or call toll-free 1-800-541-7358 and ask to speak with injury attorney Fabrice Vincent of Lieff Cabraser.

Our firm represents over 100 persons across the nation seriously injured in Rhino crashes. On behalf of multiple clients, we have reached favorable confidential settlements with Yamaha.

We will promptly review your case without charge or obligation on your part. We can assist you in recovering maximum damages allowed under the law for your pain and suffering along with past and future medical expenses.