Virginia motorcycle defect attorneys

What types of motorcycle defects cause injuries?

Three main types of defects cause unsafe motorcycles:

• Design flaws, such as a frame that creates friction, wearing out your back tire
• Manufacturing flaws, such as loose bolts or shoddy soldering
• Distribution flaws, which include damage that occurs in the showroom, as part of an aftermarket dealer’s addition, or while the bike is being transported

How do motorcycle defects cause crashes?

When your bike is running as it should, you know how to handle it. But defects can cause a motorcycle to go haywire for no apparent reason.

Several systems are essential for a motorcycle to operate safely, including suspension, braking, and fuel injection. If one of these breaks down while you’re on the road, the consequences can be deadly.

The following types of defects can lead to catastrophic injuries:

• Brakes are key safety features on any vehicle. When they fail to work, you have few options, especially if you’re entering an intersection or need to slow down right away.
• Axel, frame, and overall design defects can cause your bike to break down, stop running, pull to one side, or simply fall apart.
• Fuel systems failure and gas tank leaks may cause your bike to lose acceleration and could even lead to an explosion.
• Handlebars that don’t work right can make steering difficult or impossible, cause the bike to wobble, or make it impossible to avoid a crash.
• Tire defects cause blowouts, skidding, swerving, or loss of control, leaving you at the mercy of events.
• Engine failure causes a bike to stall or stop suddenly in traffic. When this happens, you could be thrown from your bike or struck from behind.

What types of compensation are available to following a motorcycle wreck caused by defects?

If you were in a crash caused by a motorcycle defect in Virginia, you could need extensive medical treatment. This could include surgery followed by a long recuperation.

A Virginia personal injury claim for injuries caused by motorcycle defects can include the following types of damages:

• Medical bills
• Loss of limb
• Disfigurement
• Loss of income
• Wheelchair ramps for your home
• Reduced earning capacity
• Rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Wrongful death

What types of injuries are caused by defective motorcycle parts?

Motorcycle riders are completely vulnerable to harm caused by defective parts. Injuries that our clients have suffered include:

• Bone fractures
• Internal bleeding
• Road rash
• Crush injuries
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Severe burns
• Skull fractures
• Lacerations
• Paralysis

Who causes motorcycle defects?

Legal actions based on motorcycle defects can be complex. Our firm works with engineers to determine the precise cause of your accident. Then we’ll file a claim against anyone whose negligent behavior contributed to your injuries. This may include:

• Manufacturers
• Dealers
• Marketers
• Designers of defective parts
• Other motorists who contributed to the accident