What are the hazards of UTV and its liability to Users
Utility task vehicles or (UTVs) have been initially introduced in the market as farm equipment. It was intended to aid farmers in navigating through fields and speed up farm work load. However, due to its unique qualities and usefulness, UTVs also gained popular use in sports and recreation. .
One of the most popular UTV is the Yamaha Rhino UTV. It has two seats, a steering wheel, small tires, and narrow wheelbase. However, its high center of gravity has raised safety issues on roll over hazard. Even a controlled speed of 15 mph can trigger roll over on a flat terrain.
The lack of safety doors, roof, windshield, and safety features have caused numerous fatal accidents. The body is exposed and the heavy weight of the UTV can result in severe bone fractures and multiple injuries.
At least 30 users sustained fatal injuries, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report.
In 2009, Yamaha Rhino issued safety recall to about 120,000 UTVs. Yamaha has offered free recall to Rhino 450, 660, and 700. Rhino 2008 model was also recalled due to faulty brake system.
Other UTV models are:
1. Honda Big Red
2. Polaris Ranger
3. Kawasaki Mule
If you are injured in a UTV rollover accident, you may seek sources of recovery. One way is to file a Product liability claim. In asserting product liability, you have to prove that the manufacturer failed to ensure the safety of its customer by preventing or correcting potential and known hazards on the automobile.
You will need to establish any of these theories of product liability:
1. Design defect- This is the error during the planning stage of the vehicle. The manufacturer failed to reject or redesign a hazardous vehicle model.
2. Manufacturing defect- This is the error during the production stage of the vehicle. The manufacturer failed to abide with existing federal quality and safety standards.
3. Marketing defect- The manufacturer failed to publish materials that will inform users on the potential or known hazard of the automobile. The manufacturer also failed to post warning labels on the product to avoid injury due to accident.
You will have to present the following examples of evidence to prove your case:
1. Photos from the accident scene
2. Debris from the defective auto part
3. Medical records
4. Copy of purchase agreement and warranty
You will have to establish the fault by asserting that the manufacturer has a duty to ensure your safety as a user, yet he/she failed to fulfill such duty, causing an accident, leading to your injuries.
Consult with a Product liability lawyer in Los Angeles to help you file the lawsuit.
One of the most popular UTV is the Yamaha Rhino UTV. It has two seats, a steering wheel, small tires, and narrow wheelbase. However, its high center of gravity has raised safety issues on roll over hazard. Even a controlled speed of 15 mph can trigger roll over on a flat terrain.
The lack of safety doors, roof, windshield, and safety features have caused numerous fatal accidents. The body is exposed and the heavy weight of the UTV can result in severe bone fractures and multiple injuries.
At least 30 users sustained fatal injuries, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report.
In 2009, Yamaha Rhino issued safety recall to about 120,000 UTVs. Yamaha has offered free recall to Rhino 450, 660, and 700. Rhino 2008 model was also recalled due to faulty brake system.
Other UTV models are:
1. Honda Big Red
2. Polaris Ranger
3. Kawasaki Mule
If you are injured in a UTV rollover accident, you may seek sources of recovery. One way is to file a Product liability claim. In asserting product liability, you have to prove that the manufacturer failed to ensure the safety of its customer by preventing or correcting potential and known hazards on the automobile.
You will need to establish any of these theories of product liability:
1. Design defect- This is the error during the planning stage of the vehicle. The manufacturer failed to reject or redesign a hazardous vehicle model.
2. Manufacturing defect- This is the error during the production stage of the vehicle. The manufacturer failed to abide with existing federal quality and safety standards.
3. Marketing defect- The manufacturer failed to publish materials that will inform users on the potential or known hazard of the automobile. The manufacturer also failed to post warning labels on the product to avoid injury due to accident.
You will have to present the following examples of evidence to prove your case:
1. Photos from the accident scene
2. Debris from the defective auto part
3. Medical records
4. Copy of purchase agreement and warranty
You will have to establish the fault by asserting that the manufacturer has a duty to ensure your safety as a user, yet he/she failed to fulfill such duty, causing an accident, leading to your injuries.
Consult with a Product liability lawyer in Los Angeles to help you file the lawsuit.
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