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 4x4 make it very unstable and prone to rollover, even when it is operated… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
According to a report released by the Maryland Department of the Environment, more children in the state are being tested for lead poisoning, and fewer are being found to have elevated blood lead levels. Lead poisoning in Maryland is one of the most significant and widespread… Read More
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… Read More
Polaris Industries, Inc. has issued an ATV recall for their 2006 Hawkeye model 2x4 and 4x4 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… Read More
An editorial in the April 21 issue of The Lancet discusses some troubling reports regarding fatal teen auto accidents. The article provides information from a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More
