Defective Motorcycle Equipment & Parts
It's not always negligent drivers or dangerous
roadways that cause motorcycle accidents. Defects can be present in
a part of the motorcycle, motorcycle
helmet, safety gear, tires, or any number of items that are relied
upon while riding.
Product Liability Claims for Defects in Motorcycles
Product liability claims can be brought against the manufacturer of the
motorcycle product as well as the supplier, distributor, and retailer of
the product. Manufacturers and sellers of dangerous products can be sued
for negligence under various circumstances, including:
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Failure to inspect or test the product before it reaches the market.
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Creating a flaw in the product and its design.
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Failure to discover a flaw in a product.
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Failure to discover that the product could be dangerous.
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Failure to adequately warn consumers of a product hazard.
Do You Have a Defective Motorcycle Equipment Claim?
A biker who sustains a motorcycle
injury from a defective part may have a products liability case
against the seller or manufacturer of the product by:
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Being the purchaser of the product and getting hurt while using the
defective product.
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Being an innocent bystander and getting hurt by the defective product
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Borrowing the defective product from a friend, using it, and
sustaining an injury from it.
If you've been injured by a motorcycle part, or any related motorcycle
equipment, contact
our experienced motorcycle
accident law firm right away.
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