Manufacturers recall thousands of motorcycle parts each year, and this is a good thing, as recalls let companies pay for their mistakes before an accident happens. However, companies may not always issue a recall in time. A faulty motorcycle part can cause accidents, fail to protect its rider, or even start fires in a garage. Unfortunately, since many believe motorcycles are inherently dangerous, motorcycle owners may find it difficult to make a claim for damages.
Our accident attorneys are here to work with motorcyclists and families who have suffered injury or property loss due to motorcycle defects and recalls in Allentown. We could review all the available evidence, including the product’s marketing and the user’s time with the item. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the claim encompasses all their damages, which may include property damage, medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Defects in motorcycles can cause catastrophic incidents, including:
Whether the problem is in a specific part or in the motorcycle’s overall design, even small issues can lead to property damage and, worse, severe injuries or death.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) governs safety-related recalls for motorcycle manufacturers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission handles recalls for some aftermarket parts and accessories. It is important to know that NHTSA requires a manufacturer to conduct a recall for unsafe products and provide repairs, refunds, or replacements. A recall does not change a user’s right to sue for damages over a defective motorcycle or part, as our Allentown attorneys could explain.
When a defective motorcycle or part malfunctions and causes an injury, an Allentown attorney may determine that the injured person has a claim under product liability law. The seller or manufacturer can have strict liability in product cases, meaning it has to pay damages regardless of whether it was negligent.
In Pennsylvania, a plaintiff can establish a product liability claim in one of three ways. When a manufacturing defect caused the product to fail, the seller or manufacturer can be held liable. It may also be liable if it failed to provide adequate warnings or instructions for the product.
Where a product’s design was defective, a plaintiff has to pass one of two tests. They must show that a reasonable consumer could not know or accept the product’s risk or, alternatively, that the product’s risk outweighs its usefulness.
As a claimant, you deserve tough, dedicated representation from attorneys who have experience with motorcycle defects and recalls in Allentown. We pride ourselves on our understanding and willingness to fight for what you need.
Anyone with a product liability case only has a limited time to file a claim, so talk to us as soon as possible. Contact us today and set up your appointment to discuss your situation.
