Posts for the 'Personal Injury' Category

Yamaha Side By Side Rollover Lawsuits: Many riders remain unaware of the problems with the Rhino

The product liability lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. represent individuals throughout the United States who are pursuing a Yamaha Rhino lawsuit as a result of design defects which caused their side by side to rollover. Unfortunately, many riders who have been injured in accidents remain unaware that their injuries could have been prevented if Yamaha had used a reasonable alternative design or provided adequate safety features. In fact, sales of the Yamaha side by side continue to be strong, and many riders are actually under the false impression that the Rhino is safer and sturdier than traditional ATV.

>>INFORMATION: Yamaha Side By Side Rollover Problems

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Risk of a fatal teen car crash examined

Car accidents are a leading cause of death for teens and pre-teens in the United States. New research indicates that the risk of a fatal car crash is increased when a passenger between the ages of 8 and 17 is riding with teen drivers, travelling on high-speed roads or not wearing a seatbelt.

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Yamaha Rhino Accidents occur due to known defects

In recent years, the number of ATV accidents and injuries have been on the rise. However, instead of working to make safer products, some ATV manufacturers continue to sell vehicles that they know are unreasonably dangers and contain design defects that could increase the risk of injury. The number of Yamaha Rhino accidents associated with the vehicle’s inherent instability, is one example of a company’s failure to ensure that their product is as safe as possible.

>>INFORMATION: Yamaha Rhino Accidents from Rollovers

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Maryland hand-held cell phone ban blocked by law makers

A recent bill proposed to the Maryland House of Delegates sought to address the number of car crashes in Maryland caused by driver inattention. The bill, which was defeated in a 12-9 vote by a Maryland House committee, aimed to ban the use of hand held cell phones while driving on Maryland highways.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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/

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Additional Information and Lawsuit Resources

MRI Lawsuit
MRI Contrast Lawsuits

Gadolinium contrast used during MRI and MRA could cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) among those with kidney problems.

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Chantix Lawsuits
Chantix Suicide Problems

Anti-smoking drug Chantix side effects could increase the risk of suicide or suicidal thoughts which the manufacturer failed to adequately warn about.

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Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawsuits
Yamaha Rhino Rollovers

The Yamaha Rhino is prone to rollover due to design defects. Lack of safety features and proper warnings have resulted in serious fractures and crush injuries for many riders.

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Shoulder Surgery Pump
Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits

Infusion pain pumps used following arthroscopic shoulder surgery have been linked to painful and debilitating cartilage loss.

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