Defective parts and safety components on motorcycles may lead to dangerous accidents, serious injuries and fatalities on America’s roadways. When manufacturers fail to produce safe vehicles for the road, due to design or manufacturing flaws, drivers and passengers are put at unnecessary risk with motorcycle defects.
Thousands of road accidents lead to far too many injuries and deaths each year in the United States. The primary cause of motorcycle accidents is driver negligence. But one overlooked contributing factor is defects within cars and motorcycles, including defective safety features, engines, braking systems, or tires.
Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Catastrophic Injury lawyer and product liability attorney, experienced in filing product liability claims against negligent manufacturers.
After a serious motorcycle accident, victims should contact a legal professional to investigate the cause and Motorcycle Recalls
Road safety advocates have been investigating Harley Davidson components, including defective Goodyear-Dunlop/Sumitomo D402 motorcycle tires that may be linked to motorcycle tire failure and subsequent accidents.
Consumers and experts are concerned that Harley-Davidson branded model lines of motorcycle tires that have excess bead flash and have failed in connection with a motorcycle accidents in the United States.
Joe Lyon is an experienced product liability attorney and motorcycle tire failure lawyer representing plaintiffs nationwide in preventable accidents.
The Lyon Firm works with Accident Investigators to determine the root cause of a motorcycle accident.
There are several components that can be defective on a motorcycle, including defective brakes, throttle, lights, or faulty tires; each of which can contribute to serious accident.
Motorcycle tire failure may occur if tire manufacturers engage in negligent production practice or have a lack of quality control standards. Tires can defective in the same way car tires are defective. They may be prone to blowouts, Defective Tire Treads, sidewall zipper failure and poor material construction.
Thousands of tires are recalled each year, though many are already installed on cars, trucks and motorcycles and have caused an injury or death before a recall is initiated.
Tire Defect Claims and Product liability lawsuits can be filed against motorcycle and component manufacturers for the following:
In a defective tire claim, you can hold a manufacturer responsible for damages and loss of life. Following an accident, contact a motorcycle attorney to have a qualified expert investigate. Always preserve evidence of possible motorcycle tire defects.
The Lyon Firm works to protect the consumer and make America’s roads safer by holding tire companies and vehicle manufacturers accountable in product liability and personal injury lawsuits for defective tires and other faulty motorcycle components that contribute to accidents and injury.
Michelin North America recalled some Pilot Power 3 replacement sport motorcycle tires, manufactured in the spring of 2016. These tires were missing the required maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure information on the sidewall. Improper use of the tire may result in tire failure and an accident.
Triumph Motorcycles, Inc. has issued several recalls, most notably for the Speed Triple ABA motorcycles manufactured between June 2012 and January 2013.The primary issue with the Triumph Speed Triple relates to a manufacturing problem with the use of an incorrect detent spring which may cause the transmission to switch out of gear. As a result, the Triumph Speed may have an increased risk of loss of control and injury to the driver and other members of the traveling public.
For more information about motorcycle recalls, consumers can call the NHTSA hotline at 1-800-327-4236 to report a failure or a crash. Consumers may also contact The Lyon Firm for a free and confidential legal consultation to discuss their legal rights.
(Warning: If there has been an accident or malfunction, the vehicle must be maintained and stored for evidence in any future proceedings. Failure to do so may adversely impact any future claim.)
Other motorcycle defects and recalls in recent years involve standard bike features, including the following:
Product liability lawsuits may be filed against motorcycle and component manufacturers for the following defects:
In a defective product claim, you can hold any party in the commercial stream of distribution responsible for the injuries sustained. Following an accident, contact an attorney to have a qualified expert look at the motorcycle. Always keep the motorcycle in the post-accident condition for evidence of possible motorcycle defects.
Serious road injuries and motorcycle accidents often result through no fault of the injured party, yet the injured victim suffers from life altering physical, mental and financial losses. Such economic and human losses can have devastating financial consequences on individuals and families if not properly compensated. Tort law allows those individuals to seek just legal recourse through product liability lawsuits.
The Lyon Firm aggressively, professionally, and passionately advocates for injured individuals and families against negligent individuals or companies to obtain just compensation under the law.
(Brown County, Kentucky): The Lyon Firm was second chair a case involving a driver texting and driving when he crossed the median, killing a father of four. The case was resolved once discovery confirmed the cell phone records proved the texting-related incident. The settlement will pay for the surviving childrens’ education. The driver was likely facing additional criminal charges at the time of the settlement.
(Cincinnati, Ohio): The Lyon Firm was lead counsel in a $495,000 settlement. This case involved a motorcycle operator who sustained fractures of the calcaneus, talus, medial cuneiform, tarsal bones, and tarsometatarsal when a car ignored its driving lane and crossed into his right-of-way. Settlement provided repayment of medical bills of $20,000 and funds for future education to re-enter the work force in a less physically-demanding job.
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