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Yamaha Rhino Roll Overs and
Injuries to Children |
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The Yamaha Rhino ATV is prone to roll over during turns even at low speeds because of inherent flaws in its design according lawsuits filed against Yamaha. |
Any rollover accident involving
the Yamaha Rhino can result in serious ankle,
leg and other bodily injuries. When a child
is the passenger, the injuries
from a Rhino rolling over have often been
more severe. Children have been thrown from
the Rhino in rollover crashes and suffered
fatal injuries when the Rhino landed on top
of them. |
The Tragic Death of J.T. Crow |
Lieff
Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP represents
Jeremy and Heidi Crow in a wrongful death
lawsuit against Yamaha Motor Corporation
arising from the death of their nine-year
old son Jeremy Todd (“J.T.”)
Crow. |
On June 22, 2007, J.T. Crow
was an innocent, belted passenger on a Yamaha
Rhino ATV when the vehicle at slow speed
rolled over. The Yamaha Rhino’s lack
of doors resulted in his ejection despite
being belted. Crow was pinned underneath
the Rhino and suffered substantial injuries.
Emergency personnel rushed J.T. Crow to the
emergency room of Jasper Memorial Hospital
in Jasper, Texas, where he was pronounced
dead. |
"Because of this tragedy
so many persons have been deeply affected for
the remainder of their lives. J.T. was a very
smart and beautiful boy. He excelled at academics
and sports, but most special was his compassion
for others and gift for making people feel
important," stated Heidi Crow. "It
is written, 'He who saves one life, saves the
entire world.' That is why our family has filed
suit against Yamaha. The Rhino vehicle is unsafe
and poses a grave hazard to its riders." |
In August 2007, Yamaha
announced a safety offer to install
doors and passenger handholds for the Rhino
ATV free of charge. The doors are meant
to prevent riders from sticking out arms
or legs during rollover accidents. However,
Yamaha has not acknowledged its legal responsibility
to persons injured or families whose loved
ones died when their Rhino rolled over. |
"I am gratified to see that Yamaha is beginning to recognize that the Rhino is prone to rollover even on flat surfaces during turns," stated Heidi Crow. "Yamaha should widely publicize its offer of safety upgrades for Rhino. Doors and passenger handholds, however, do not prevent rollovers. If safety is its highest goal, Yamaha must modify the design of the Rhino itself to eliminate its instability." |
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 Yamaha Rhino accident lawyer/attorney Fabrice Vincent. |
We will promptly review your case without charge or obligation on your part. We can assist you in recovering damages for your pain and suffering along with past and future medical expenses. |
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