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Known as the "Land of Lincoln" -- and perhaps one day the "Land of Obama" -- the state of Illinois is the fifth most populous state in America, though it's only the 25th largest state in terms of area. But that smaller space for a large number of people doesn't mean Illinois lacks outdoor recreational areas ripe for enthusiasts of ATVs, or all terrain vehicles. From Fox Valley Off Road in northwest Illinois to Williams Hill Pass in southeast Illinois, the state is riddled with tracks and trails specifically designed for ATV or off-road use. But though such scenic tracks and trails offer fine destinations for ATV fans and are well suited to ATV activity, the ATVs which many users ride are not suitable. Indeed, they may be an accident waiting to happen. That's because one of the most popular ATVs or UTVs (utility terrain vehicles) is the Yamaha Rhino, and the Yamaha Rhino is a particularly unsafe vehicle due to the nature of its manufacturer's design. In a recently ended 25-year period, Illinois suffered 164 ATV accident deaths. These were not due solely to driver error. They were also due to design defects and manufacturer negligence. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident caused by such manufacturer negligence, an Illinois Yamaha Rhino accident lawyer can help. Contact Jim S. Adler & Associates today for a free case review. Then an Illinois Yamaha Rhino accident attorney can fight for your rights in the legal arena. Yamaha Rhino ATV accidents occur oftenMore than seven million ATVs are now in use in America, and this burgeoning activity has produced a growing number of significant ATV accidents. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 700 persons will die and 135,000 will suffer injuries in ATV accidents this year in the United States.A common reason for these ATV accidents is that some vehicles, such as the Yamaha Rhino ATV, tend to tip or roll over easily. A rollover is one of the most dangerous accidents which an ATV rider or passenger can suffer. It often leads to the ATV occupant being pinned beneath the heavy vehicle, or perhaps having an arm or leg crushed as it rolls over. The Yamaha Rhino tends to roll over because of its design. The vehicle is built with narrow tires, a narrow wheelbase, a powerful motor and a top-heavy nature. Though that makes the Yamaha Rhino dangerous to drive or ride upon, it also makes it more marketable to unsuspecting consumers, since the narrow nature of the vehicle allows owners to load it onto the back bed of a pickup truck for transporting to an off-road site. America's ATV 'problem' is deadlyRachel Weintraub, director of the product safety for the Consumer Federation of America, refers to ATVs as "a major problem." CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson calls ATVs "one of the deadliest products" under CPSC jurisdiction.Even so, unsafe ATV or UTV products remain in use across America and continue to be marketed and sold. That means many unsuspecting consumers are riding dangerous vehicles which could lead to severe injuries or even death. If such negligence by a manufacturer has caused you or a family member to be harmed in a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident, contact an Illinois Yamaha Rhino accident attorney and start gaining your just and full financial compensation for your loss. The "Land of Lincoln" should be a land of law, which means you are entitled to recovery for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Contact an Illinois Yamaha Rhino accident lawyer today to begin the process of gaining that recovery. |