Rollovers causing serious injuries and deaths have long been a known issue with All-Terrain Vehicles, also known as ATVs. There are many serious injury and fatal ATV accidents across the United States each year, especially in Texas. The Yamaha Rhino, a 4-wheel "side by side" model, has been the subject of a number of lawsuits where rollovers result in serious injuries including paralysis and death. But the Yamaha Rhino is not the only one. Other ATV models made by different manufacturers have also been the subject of lawsuits based on product defects that create an unacceptable risk of rollover resulting in permanent disabling injuries such as paraplegia or quadriplegia, and even death.
Texas Product Liability Attorney
If you have lost a family member or suffered serious injury in an ATV rollover - or another type of accident you believe may have been related to a design, manufacturing or marketing defect - please contact our respected ATV rollover lawyers in Houston, TX. We offer thorough case investigation and representation on a "no recovery; no fee" basis.
Drive for ATV Innovation and Profits Can Have Tragic Human Costs
Off-road and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also sometimes referred to as UTVs or ROVs), have risen in popularity and undergone many product innovations since their introduction in the 1970s. The market for these vehicles is highly competitive, with major automobile, motorcycle, snowmobile and engine manufacturers such as Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki competing for market share.
ATV safety has long been an important and much-debated issue. Legal arguments to establish liability in defective product cases include design defects manufacturing defects, and marketing defects which can exist when a manufacturer knew about safety problems but failed to adequately warn consumers of the danger.
Equipped to Investigate All Accident Causes and Prove Corporate Responsibility
Our attorneys have the technical knowledge and network of experts necessary to investigate defective product cases involving issues such as:
- Lateral stability and suspension issues that can cause rollovers even for experienced ATV drivers
- Faulty or defective steering
- Adequacy of structural protection for drivers and passengers if an ATV rollover or other crash does occur
If you are suffering or grieving because of a recent accident and want to explore legal options, please request a free consultation with a Houston ATV rollover lawyer at our firm today. We give people seriously harmed by corporate negligence a voice, and we will treat you with respect as we look hard at your potential claim.
