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In terms of square miles, Colorado is the eighth largest state in the United States -- and that's not even counting its vertical areas on its many slopes and craggy mountains. Yet this Rocky Mountain state isn't all about land heaving heavenward. In fact, about half of Colorado is relatively flat. And somewhere in the middle lies the kind of terrain sought by enthusiasts of all terrain vehicles or ATVs, which are specifically geared for rugged outdoor activities. Indeed, Colorado is a rich state not only in scenic splendor, but also in ATV tracks and trails on which riders can rumble in their vehicles. The Keystone Area, Northern Crested Butte Area, St. Mary's Glacier and Alpine Loop all feature idyllic settings for riding an ATV or a UTV (utility terrain vehicle). However, even the most beautiful settings can be the site of tragedy, and that is too often the case when ATV or UTV users ride a Yamaha Rhino. Yamaha Rhino safety defects are well knownImplicated in horrific ATV accidents with alarming regularity is the Yamaha Rhino, including the Yamaha Rhino 660 and the Rhino 450. Yamaha Motor Corp. has been advised of the safety defects in its vehicles yet has continued manufacturing, marketing and selling them to unsuspecting consumers who could be signing their own death warrant by purchasing such a vehicle. The consumer may not know how dangerous the Yamaha Rhino can be, but Yamaha does, and the manufacturer is directly responsible for any deaths or injuries which occur due to its design errors.If you or a loved one has been harmed in a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident, a Colorado Yamaha Rhino accident attorney can assist you. Such a Yamaha Rhino accident attorney can hold the manufacturer responsible for its unsafe design which has caused major injuries and even death. In doing so, your Colorado Yamaha Rhino accident lawyer can gain financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost present and future wages, and your pain and suffering. Many Yamaha Rhino accidents are rolloversDue to the top-heavy design and narrow wheelbase of the Yamaha Rhino ATV, it is a prime candidate for tipping or rolling over, even if it's being driven slowly and on a level, flat surface. When the Yamaha Rhino ATV is driven on the rough tracks and trails designed for recreational enjoyment, it becomes even more potentially deadly.The Yamaha Rhino ATV also may lack side doors, handlebars or a roof (apart from a "roll cage" later added in clear response to its design deficiencies). Because of this, occupants naturally tend to try to brace themselves with an arm or a leg when the vehicle rolls over, and they may have their limbs broken or crushed in the process, sometimes so badly that amputation is required. Other injuries in such Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents can involve brain damage or paralysis. Thus, the victims of a Yamaha Rhino accident may confront not only excruciating pain but also high medical bills and the inability to work and earn money. So even those who survive a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident may face life-changing calamities. ATV accident rate is highAccording to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 700 people will die and 135,000 will suffer injuries this year in American ATV accidents. Colorado has had its share of such fatalities, having amassed 100 ATV accident deaths since 1982. These too often occur because unsuspecting consumers chose an unsafe vehicle for their recreational use and wound up paying a severe price due to its manufacturing mistakes.If you or a loved one has suffered in such an ATV accident, find a Colorado Yamaha Rhino accident lawyer with the goal of getting the best legal representation possible. First, contact the experienced personal injury law firm of Jim S. Adler & Associates for a free case review. Then a Colorado Yamaha Rhino ATV accident lawyer can pursue your case in the legal system, fighting for your rights against a manufacturer which did not sufficiently safeguard its customers' lives. |