Factors We Consider in Evaluating Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawsuit Cases

Our law firm is suing Yamaha and its related companies on behalf of people who were seriously injured or killed while operating or riding in a Yamaha Rhino.

Are you interested in pursuing a Yamaha Rhino Rollover lawsuit? Here are 10 factors we consider in evaluating Yamaha Rhino rollover cases:

1. The severity of the injuries – Given the cost and complexity of a Yamha Rhino lawsuit, we are accepting cases that involve serious, life-changing injuries.  We are also accepting cases involving a Yamaha Rhino death.
2. The speed of the turning maneuver – The Yamaha Rhino may roll over at relatively low speeds. Thus, if the turn that caused the rollover was less than 20 MPH, this would be an important factor in our consideration.
3. The topography of the crash site – The Yamaha Rhino may roll over even on level or near level ground.
4. The sharpness (or lack thereof) of the turning maneuver – The Yamaha Rhino may roll over even if the vehicle is not turned sharply.
5. The use of seat belts – We prefer cases that involve the use of seat belts, but depending on the circumstances, we are accepting cases that do not involve seat belt use.
6. The age of the operator – Yamaha manuals specify that the Rhino operator must be sixteen or older. However, Yamaha clearly knows that operators are often under sixteen and must take that into consideration in designing this ATV.
7. The use of alcohol or other intoxicants – we are not accepting Yamaha Rhino rollover cases in which the operator is impaired (having a beer or two does not necessarily constitute impairment).
8. The condition of the Rhino at the time of the crash – Our cases generally do not involve machines that were in poor condition or extensively modified.
9. Whether the Rhino had been retrofitted with replacement doors, warnings and handholds prior to the crash – As a result of the many rollovers involving the Rhino, Yamaha announced free retrofits including doors, handholds and warnings. Most of our cases involve machines that were not retrofitted.
10. The experience of the operator – Rhinos have been known to roll over even while being operated by experienced operators.

Putting it all together, most of our cases involve serious injuries by a passenger or operator while the Rhino is being operated in a reasonable and foreseeable manner (i.e. at speeds less than 20 MPH, on relatively level ground, while not undergoing a sharp or aggressive turn).

If your case involves those criteria, we would be very interested in talking to you about a Yamaha Rhino lawsuit. For a free consultation, please call us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, email us at fhp@pritzkerlaw.com or use our convenient Rhino rollover case consultation form.