Comments on: Whether an ATV, UTV or ROV, a Yamaha Rhino accident can be deadly

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Longboarding > Skateboarding — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:50:46 +0000

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By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:01:10 +0000

I agree with Jerry. People have to take their own responsibility for operating anything. There are alot of dangerous things out there and accidents happen, many times from operator error. I hate when lawyers jump on this band wagon ($$$) and they know dang well it’s no different than bikes, quads, motorcycles, skateboards, scooters, suvs, knives, guns, tractors, handgliders, airplanes, on and on. You should be able to buy about anything you want, then you are responsible. Use ALOT of caution on anything! If you feel something is unsafe, stay off.

By: Jerry Ballman

Jerry Ballman — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:22:15 +0000

While the losses discussed here are tragic, they aren’t exclusive to the ATV/UTV industry. Riding lawn mowers, tractors and even cars and Jeeps have similar problems. When I was 16 I was nearly killed in a riding mower roll over while mowing on an incline. At the age of 45 I had a very close call with a compact tractor when the tractor suddenly and unexpectedly tipped over while lifting a load with the front end loader. I was nearly crushed under roll over protection bar. Years ago a friend was killed when his car rolled and the B pillar crushed his head. ATV’s attract children and adults alike. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge, judgment and sometimes simple misfortune can and does result in tragedy. Machines of all types can cause serious injury. What the industry truly needs is a mandatory education program which demonstrates exactly how these accidents can happen.

By: tom presgrove

tom presgrove — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:34:20 +0000

Excellent article. My son (35 years old)was a Rhino victim. With a wife and 2 small children, $400,000 in med bills, some permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, 5 surgeries, loss of job, loss of insurance, constant pain,can’t stand for more than 3 hours, out of work for 16 months. We were the lucky ones, he is alive. Even though the UTV/ROV/ATV is not regulated you should read the CPSC regulations sec 37 and sec 15. According to my understanding Yamaha is required to report deaths and injuries if you are aware of 3 or more incidents to thr CPSC

By: Tammie Sand

Tammie Sand — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:06:48 +0000

I applaud your article. My husband was the one who contacted Chris Conkey of the WSJ to share all the information we have gathered on the dangers of the Rhino. I find their name changing games DESPICABLE!!!. Our daughter was Ellie Sand a beautiful 10-yr old girl who was killed by the Yamaha Rhino when it tipped over on the passenger side w/her belted in. We will stop at nothing to get this machine redesigned. We got FRONT PAGE WSJ, look for a Good Morning America Program coming soon. Please continue to use your expertise to stop this madness. You might want to check out my husband’s website www. yamaha-rhino-information.com Thanks