Posts for the 'Accidents' Category
Yamaha Rhino Side-by-Side Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) announced a Yamaha Rhino recall due to a risk of brake failure. The side-by-side four wheel ATV has been the subject of nationwide lawsuits as a result of inherent design defects which make the Rhino an unsafe vehicle, with a propensity to roll over. Despite thousands of injuries which have been caused by the Yamaha Rhino, this recall still does not address the instability problems.
>>PRIOR POST (3/6/2008): Yamaha Rhino Side-by-Side recall should be issued
Spring Break Injury Lawsuits
This time every year, hundreds of thousands of people go on vacation to Florida and other places throughout the United States for spring break. Unfortunately, many preventable accidents will occur this month which are caused by the negligence of another person or corporation. The personal injury lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. investigate potential spring break injury lawsuits throughout the United States.
Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit: Dangerous design
The Yamaha Rhino side-by-side ATV has been sold as a safe and versatile off-road vehicle which can be operated under almost any road condition. However, features inherent in the design of the 4×4 make it very unstable and prone to rollover, even when it is operated at slow speeds on flat surfaces. As a result, users who have suffered serious fractures or fatal injuries in a rollover accident, may be entitled to compensation through a Yamaha Rhino lawsuit.
>>INFORMATION: Yamaha Rhino Rollovers
Yamaha Rhino recall should be issued to protect consumers
The Yamaha Rhino ATV was designed and marketed as a vehicle which was capable of off-road operation for a wide variety of potential uses. However, as a result of an unreasonable design, it can easily become unstable and rollover, even under normal operating conditions. Despite numerous reports of serious injuries, a Yamaha Rhino recall still has not been issued.
>>INFORMATION: Yamaha Rhino Rollover Problems
KYMCO ATV Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a nationwide KYMCO ATV recall due to defects in some vehicles which could pose a risk of injury or death to the operator. Suspension failure problems could cause riders to lose control of their vehicle and crash. The lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles are reviewing potential KYMCO ATV recall lawsuits for individuals who have suffered a serious physical injury as a result of the defective all terrain vehicles.
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Falling asleep while driving is responsible for a surprising number of serious, and often fatal, auto accidents in Maryland and throughout the United States. However, most people do not appreciate the danger that they cause by operating a motor vehicle while they are tired or drowsy.
>>LINK: http://www.drowsydriving.org/
Car accident whiplash may be linked to the development of TMJ
Those who suffer car accident whiplash could be at an increased risk of developing delayed jaw pain and dysfunction, according to a Swedish study. Researchers found that over one third of those injured in a rear-end accident developed temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) when evaluated one year later.
Seat belt bruising could be a sign of an auto accident spinal cord injury for children
Following an auto accident, signs of seatbelt bruising on a child should warrant a search for more serious problems. A study published this month in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine indicates that a child lap belt injury may be associated with an increased risk of a spinal cord injury, vertebral fracture or abdominal injury.
Surgery may be better option for a serious auto accident back injury
A back injury is one of the most common problems suffered following an auto accident. For over 35 years, our auto accident lawyers have represented those injured in vehicle collisions and most of the time the injury heals within 6 to 12 weeks with active treatment and physical therapy. However, many accident victims are left with permanent back problems which require extensive care and treatment to manage their chronic pain. A recent study seems to indicate that chronic back problems may be more effectively treated with surgery, rather than long term pain management.
>>INFORMATION: Auto Accident Lawsuits
Polaris Hawkeye ATV Recall: Free Lawsuit Evaluation
Polaris Industries, Inc. has issued an ATV recall for their 2006 Hawkeye model 2×4 and 4×4 all-terrain vehicles (ATV). The front bearing carrier and steering posts could break, causing the driver to lose control of their vehicle. Since ATVs are designed to be driven at high speeds on rough terrain, the consequences of the defect could lead to serious or potentially fatal injuries. The product liability recall lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are investigating Polaris Hawkeye ATV lawsuits for individuals injured in an accident. Read the rest of this entry »
