John Gehlhausen represents victims and families in claims involving serious zero-turn-radius and Front-Engine riding lawn mower accidents and the injuries and deaths that result. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
Who can be held liable for my riding lawn mower accident?
Riding lawn mower attorney John Gehlhausen believes that manufacturers' reluctance to equip their machines with the proper safety equipment is one of the chief reasons why so many accidents continue to occur...
Is there any type of riding mower more susceptible to rollover?
Due to numerous reasons related to their design, zero-turn-radius mowers are frequently involved in rollover deaths and serious injuries…
Given manufacturers' negligence in equipping the majority of their riding lawn mowers with readily available, cost-effective safety devices, it should come as no surprise that the growing number of riding lawn mower injuries and deaths that occur as a result represent an alarming and avoidable trend in serious injury litigation. A vocal advocate for riding lawn mower safety, attorney John Gehlhausen tirelessly pursues justice for the victims of entirely preventable riding lawn mower accidents, and he is dedicated to increasing awareness of the lax safety standards applied to manufacturers.
As a result of the increasing use of riding mowers in residential lawn maintenance, more and more injuries resulting from zero-turn-radius (ZTR) mower and conventional front engine mower accidents, especially from back-over accidents, involve children. Mr. Gehlhausen is committed to bringing an end to the unnecessary and tragic consequences these dangerous machines cause. If you or a loved one has been injured in a riding lawn mower accident due to the lack of appropriate safety devices, John Gehlhausen will aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve.
Riding lawn mower accidents regularly cause serious injuries and wrongful deaths. These machines, tipping the scales at 400 to 2,000 pounds, can crush an individual beneath them, and their powerful blades can inflict deep lacerations and can even shear limbs. Many factors contribute to the severity and frequency of riding lawn mower injuries, but these could be eliminated or made inconsequential if manufacturers did not neglect their obvious responsibility to install proper safety equipment on their machines. While the zero-turn-radius mower and other Front-Engine mowers are a great convenience, accidents will continue to occur until effective safety features become standard equipment.
Most riding lawn mower injuries are the result of two common types of accidents:
The reality is that the jobs for which riding lawn mowers are designed are often performed on less than ideal terrain. When used on uneven surfaces such as embankments or hill sides, or near ponds or lakes, a riding lawn mower is at risk for dangerous rollover accidents that can cause severe, life-altering injuries or death.
The ability of many riding lawn mowers to operate in reverse makes them particularly dangerous. Serious riding lawn mower back-over accidents, frequently cause deaths and significant injuries, mostly among small children.
Manufacturers have a responsibility to produce products that are safe for use by consumers. Riding lawn mower manufacturers are no exception. Under product liability laws, they can be held legally responsible for injuries caused by their machines. Yet, they still resist equipping mowers with the safety devices that can prevent such injuries from occurring for fear that such action would constitute an admission of guilt.
Many manufacturers' negligent disregard for consumer safety continues to result in thousands of riding lawn mower accidents and injuries each year; accidents and injuries that could have easily been avoided with standard safety equipment on each mower. Until riding lawn mower manufacturers acknowledge their responsibility to consumers and begin equipping all of their mowers with appropriate safety devices, attorney John Gehlhausen will hold them accountable for the unnecessary and foreseeable injuries and deaths that continue to occur. To date, Mr. Gehlhausen has amassed an impressive record of trial verdicts and settlements that reflect his commitment to protecting victims' rights and positively impacting the current commercial climate of lax riding lawn mower safety standards.
Riding lawn mower accidents, and the injuries and deaths they cause, are preventable. Attorney John Gehlhausen is committed to increasing public awareness of the dangers posed by zero-turn-radius and other Front-Engine mower accidents. With standard safety devices installed, serious mower accidents are preventable. If you or a loved one has been injured in a riding lawn mower accident, you need experienced representation by an attorney who will help you obtain justice and compensation. Contact the Law Offices of John Gehlhausen, P.C., today, and let our aggressive attorney fight for you.