Recent Events

  • Jury awards injured 61 year old railroad conductor over twice BNSF's pre-trial offer. Read more about this railroad case.
  • Another victory for railroad workers. On November 20, 2009, Clint McGuire and Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd obtained a jury verdict against Morales Trucking on behalf of Reginald Jackson, a locomotive engineer for BNSF Railway Company, and James Jefferson, a conductor for the BNSF Railway Company, for injuries sustained when the engine they occupied collided with a dump truck on the tracks at a railroad crossing. Read more about this railroad case.
  • On November 17, 2009, Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd successfully settled the case of a toddler that sustained a serious burn on her arm while being supervised at an area day care. Read more about this burn injury case.
  • Clint McGuire of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd recently filed suit in Beaumont, Texas against the BNSF in connection with a fall at a Beaumont yard. Read more on this railroad case. 
  • On the evening of September 10, 2009, Nari and Alton Todd hosted the Texas Bar Foundation Reception at their home in Friendswood, Texas. It was an evening of great fun and food that was attended by judges and prominent attorneys from the area. It was also a welcome event for two of the Foundation's newest Fellows, Clint McGuire and Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd. Read more on this event.
  • Alton C. Todd was recently recognized and honored as the Alum of the Month for the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas. Read more 
  • On October 13, 2007, at the Spring Meeting of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Alton C. Todd was inducted as a Fellow in one of the premier legal associations in America for trial lawyers. Read more on this event.

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Rhino ATV Rollovers

Houston, Texas Yamaha Rhino Rollover Attorneys
Handling Defective ATV Cases Nationwide

The Yamaha Rhino 660 and Rhino 450 ATVs suffer from design defects that make them prone to rollovers. Both Yamaha Rhino ATV models are equipped with tires that are too thin for the top-heavy vehicles. As a result, both are prone to rollovers at relatively low rates of speed. The Yamaha Rhino also lacks adequate leg protection, leading to crushed legs, ankles feet — even death — in rollover accidents. While Yamaha has taken steps to warn people of the dangers associated with the Rhino ATV, the information sent to owners and the modifications offered by Yamaha do not address the fundamental design flaws responsible for causing these injuries.

The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd represents clients in cases involving serious injuries and fatalities caused by the Yamaha Rhino ATV. We consult design engineers and safety experts to detail the design defects that are responsible for our client's injuries. While the dangers associated with the Yamaha Rhino ATV are well-established, our office also represents clients in ATV accidents involving ATVs manufactured by Polaris and Honda. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact the product liability lawyers at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd. 

Injuries associated with Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollovers

The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd represents clients suffering from the following injuries due to a Rhino ATV rollover:

  • Head trauma
  • Brain damage
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Paraplegia or quadriplegia
  • Crushed feet and legs
  • Amputations

Holding Yamaha Financially Responsible

Yamaha could have voluntarily recalled the Rhino ATV once it became apparent that people were getting injured and killed in rollover accidents. Yamaha could have initiated design alterations once their own testing revealed the extent to which it was prone to rollovers. They chose to do neither. There is an issue of foreseeability: did Yamaha have information that allowed them to foresee the dangers associated with their product? Our attorneys, working with experts and company documents, argue that they did. In failing to recall or modify the design of the Rhino ATV Yamaha is guilty of violating a duty of care toward others.

Contact ATV Accident Attorneys

If you have been seriously injured or have lost a family member due to a Utility Vehicle (UTV), All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Recreational Utility Vehicles (RUV).  accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.