One Of The Bicycle Is Defective

Yet this popular bike manufacturer in 2015 initiated one of the largest bicycle recalls in u s.

One of the bicycle is defective. Many bicycle accident injuries occur as a result of the failure of dangerously defective bicycle parts like forks frames handlebar stems wheels brakes or release hubs on front wheels. The recall was initiated because the bicycle pedals could malfunction creating the risk that a rider could fall off the bicycle. More than 700 bicyclists are killed on america s roadways each year while almost half a million are injured many of them seriously. In 2007 one cyclist sued toys r us after the right pedal of a bicycle he bought from the store snapped off and the cyclist crashed and was injured.

Most types of defective product liability claims fall into one of three categories. The specific danger is that the spindle of either or both brake pedals could break. In these cases victims have the right to seek financial compensation from the manufacturer or distributor of the product. Defective bicycle frames and forks it is common for high end bike frames to be constructed of carbon fiber due to their substantially lighter weight and increased stiffness.

Compensation for injuries caused by defective bicycle design parts. You will speak directly with mr. A failure of any one of these components can cause a bicyclist to be thrown straight over their bike s handlebars. The action affected 900 000 bicycles sold in the u s.

The bontrager line pro bicycle. Injuries connected to defective products can include burns lacerations broken bones and organ damage. And another 98 000 in canada. The consumer product safety commission recently reported that trek a preeminent bike manufacturer recalled one of its bike lines.

There have been cases of product liability lawsuits due to defective bikes. The problem had to do with the front wheel s quick release skewer on bikes with disc brakes and it affected models priced between 4 380 and 1 650. Recent statistics show that bicycle accidents continue to cause numerous injuries and occasionally even death to those who ride them every year. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a defective bicycle and have questions about the legal remedies available to improve quality of life and medical care in ohio contact the lyon firm at 800 513 2403.