let’s see: eleven year olds driving unsupervised, and then driving on a public road to boot. where in the world do irresponsible parents get off with this?
It is called deep pockets. The deeper the pocket, the more stupid the parents get. I just do not understand parents letting kids just out of diapers riding on an off road machine that can run up to and more than likely over 50 mph. Then when they get hurt or killed, a weasel of an attorney is there with contract in hand to sue.
The parents should immediately be charged with child neglect and/or child neglect resulting in death when any kid is under the age of 16 is hurt or killed on an ATV. The is no cure for stupid other than being charged with it.
I do believe that after a few court cases where the parents end up with a minimal of at least 5 years in jail for these acts, we might see a change. It is hopeful, but doubtful. At least, a liability stature needs passed where that any operator under the age of 16, they and their parents assumes full responsibility and they hold harmless the manufacturer unless a latent defect is found.
The issue is not a design flaw with the machine, it’s a lack of training, lack of helmets, and underage use. Many more people safely enjoy riding their machines and do not experience injury or death.
Allegations That The Yamaha Rhino Is A Defective And Dangerous Vehicle
The Yamaha Rhino was introduced to the market without passing any government safety tests as no safety standards had been developed then or subsequently.
The complaint charges that the Yamaha Rhino is excessively prone to roll over even at low speeds, on flat terrain, and while conducting safe turns, because of inherent flaws in its design, including having a narrow track width, high platform, high center of gravity, wheels too small to maintain stability, and top-heavy design.
The complaint further alleges that the Yamaha Rhino contains multiple design and engineering flaws increasing the likelihood of fatal injuries to occupants in the event of an accident. The allegations include that the Rhino is equipped with defective doors, inadequate seat belts, and a dangerous roll cage. In many accidents, occupants have been ejected from their Rhino due to its deficient seat belt system and then suffered a fatal or catastrophic injury because they were struck by the vehicle’s roll cage. With a dry weight of over 1,000 pounds, when a Yamaha Rhino flips over, its heavy, unpadded, steel roll cage can itself become extremely dangerous, causing severe injuries or death.
“Despite hundreds of Rhino rollover accidents resulting in devastating injuries and at least 59 deaths, Yamaha refuses to take responsibility for the harm caused by its vehicle,” stated Mark Chalos of Lieff Cabraser and counsel for the parents. “Yamaha knows that inexpensive alternative designs and modifications are available that would substantially improve the Rhino’s occupant safety and core stability, but Yamaha continues to put its own financial interests above the safety of American families.”
The lawsuit was filed in Georgia state court, Gwinnett County, where defendant Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America has its principal office.
That still does not release the parents. They should have been charged immediately with “Child Endangerment causing Death” by letting them operate the ATV.
This description could fit a Jeep as well. Some people in this country are shameless when it comes to failing to take parental responsibility for things like this. They try to exhonerate themselves (and make some quick money) by hiring a personal injury schmuck and filing suit. Everyone who cited parental negligence is spot on. The prevention would have been a responsible, concerned parent who would not allow an 11 year old on the machine.
Yeah it’s sad about what happened to the kids but the PARENTS are to blame 100%. Yamaha made a product that the parents bought, knowing the risk of death posted on just about every square inch, and they, unfortunately, suffered the most tragic ending. In no way should yamaha be liable for their mistake(s).
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let’s see: eleven year olds driving unsupervised, and then driving on a public road to boot. where in the world do irresponsible parents get off with this?
Bob,
It is called deep pockets. The deeper the pocket, the more stupid the parents get. I just do not understand parents letting kids just out of diapers riding on an off road machine that can run up to and more than likely over 50 mph. Then when they get hurt or killed, a weasel of an attorney is there with contract in hand to sue.
The parents should immediately be charged with child neglect and/or child neglect resulting in death when any kid is under the age of 16 is hurt or killed on an ATV. The is no cure for stupid other than being charged with it.
I do believe that after a few court cases where the parents end up with a minimal of at least 5 years in jail for these acts, we might see a change. It is hopeful, but doubtful. At least, a liability stature needs passed where that any operator under the age of 16, they and their parents assumes full responsibility and they hold harmless the manufacturer unless a latent defect is found.
The issue is not a design flaw with the machine, it’s a lack of training, lack of helmets, and underage use. Many more people safely enjoy riding their machines and do not experience injury or death.
http://www.yamaharhinorolloverandrecall.com
Allegations That The Yamaha Rhino Is A Defective And Dangerous Vehicle
The Yamaha Rhino was introduced to the market without passing any government safety tests as no safety standards had been developed then or subsequently.
The complaint charges that the Yamaha Rhino is excessively prone to roll over even at low speeds, on flat terrain, and while conducting safe turns, because of inherent flaws in its design, including having a narrow track width, high platform, high center of gravity, wheels too small to maintain stability, and top-heavy design.
The complaint further alleges that the Yamaha Rhino contains multiple design and engineering flaws increasing the likelihood of fatal injuries to occupants in the event of an accident. The allegations include that the Rhino is equipped with defective doors, inadequate seat belts, and a dangerous roll cage. In many accidents, occupants have been ejected from their Rhino due to its deficient seat belt system and then suffered a fatal or catastrophic injury because they were struck by the vehicle’s roll cage. With a dry weight of over 1,000 pounds, when a Yamaha Rhino flips over, its heavy, unpadded, steel roll cage can itself become extremely dangerous, causing severe injuries or death.
“Despite hundreds of Rhino rollover accidents resulting in devastating injuries and at least 59 deaths, Yamaha refuses to take responsibility for the harm caused by its vehicle,” stated Mark Chalos of Lieff Cabraser and counsel for the parents. “Yamaha knows that inexpensive alternative designs and modifications are available that would substantially improve the Rhino’s occupant safety and core stability, but Yamaha continues to put its own financial interests above the safety of American families.”
The lawsuit was filed in Georgia state court, Gwinnett County, where defendant Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America has its principal office.
That still does not release the parents. They should have been charged immediately with “Child Endangerment causing Death” by letting them operate the ATV.
This description could fit a Jeep as well. Some people in this country are shameless when it comes to failing to take parental responsibility for things like this. They try to exhonerate themselves (and make some quick money) by hiring a personal injury schmuck and filing suit. Everyone who cited parental negligence is spot on. The prevention would have been a responsible, concerned parent who would not allow an 11 year old on the machine.
Yeah it’s sad about what happened to the kids but the PARENTS are to blame 100%. Yamaha made a product that the parents bought, knowing the risk of death posted on just about every square inch, and they, unfortunately, suffered the most tragic ending. In no way should yamaha be liable for their mistake(s).