ATV Rollover Accidents

There are a few places around Fresno, California that people frequently take their ATVs or all terrain vehicles for weekend adventures. Unfortunately, ATVs are constructed in such a way that they are synonymous with accidents, injuries, and deaths. Despite improved safety features on most ATVs,  accidents have been on the rise in recent years. Although in some cases the driver is at fault for attempting highly dangerous maneuvers, in far too many cases there are still issues with an unstable design or a dangerously high center of gravity, making the ATV far more prone to rollover accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an ATV rollover accident, or if you have lost a loved one in such an accident, it is very important that you contact a Fresno ATV rollover accident attorney as soon as possible. We can investigate your claim and get you the compensation you deserve if it is determined that there was a product defect or negligence issue. 

Although there are some inherent safety issues involved in using ATVs, some have serious design flaws which make them far more likely to roll over even from normal, sensible use. Some ATVs have an unusually high center of gravity or other stability issues which make them extremely unsafe even for the most cautious ATV user. Recent personal injury litigation has centered around the Yamaha Rhino 660, an ATV which has exactly this issue: a high center of gravity. In addition, it has an extremely powerful engine and a narrow wheelbase. When this ATV rolls over, the driver or passenger will find their leg leaving the relative safety of the vehicle because there is nothing to hold it in. The Rhino is highly prone to rollover accidents, and has caused serious injuries, including crushed legs, amputated limbs, and deaths. This ATV has rolled over even when drivers have made turns on flat surfaces in ideal conditions. Although Yamaha is now offering Rhino owners free installation of added safety features, the fact remains that far too many people have been hurt due to poor design. If you have been injured in this or any other poorly-designed ATV due to a rollover accident, an ATV rollover accident attorney may be able to assist you with the legal process. 

As with any type of motor vehicle accident, ATV rollover accidents can result in serious, life-altering injuries as well as death. Victims of ATV rollover accidents may find themselves unable to work either temporarily or permanently. In addition to lost wages, victims must deal with medical bills and the emotional distress that comes with not being able to do what you used to do. If you have been injured in an ATV rollover accident in Fresno, be sure to contact an experienced and qualified Fresno ATV accident lawyer today. We can investigate your accident and get you the compensation you need to bring your life back to normal.