New Jersey Defective Motorcycle Lawyers
Defective Motorcycles and Parts
A defective motorcycle or part can create a very dangerous situation on the road. If a component fails while you are riding, you can find yourself losing control of the motorcycle. Some motorcycle defects can have fatal consequences if they cause critical components to fail such as brakes.
Over 500 motorcycles from 27 brands both American and foreign have been recalled over the past five years. Some of the recalls were for minor defects while others were serious defects that can cause major accidents. For instance, one recent recall addresses a bad seal that may allow water to seep into a part of the electronics. If the electronic part gets wet, the engine could stall. A stalled engine while riding could cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle. Another bike was recalled recently because a brake line was positioned in such a way that it could contact the tire. The friction from the tire could put a hole in the line and ultimately cause brake failure. Even at low speeds, this could be fatal.
While motorcycle manufacturers are required to do everything in their power to alert the public to safety issues and recalls, the problem usually only becomes apparent after it has caused injury or wrongful death already. Even if the manufacturer handles a recall flawlessly, there is a very real chance that not everyone who it affects will learn of the defect before an incident. Manufacturers of course offer free repairs or replacements on defective parts or bikes, but, if a motorcyclist does not get the word in time, the offer of free service is useless.
The Princeton New Jersey motorcycle accident attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have the experience it takes to go up against insurance companies, motorcycle manufacturers and parts manufacturers successfully. We will investigate every possible avenue to ensure you receive the highest possible settlement or award for your defective motorcycle personal injury or wrongful death case. We take a very limited number of cases so that we can give our undivided attention to our clients. Clients of Lependorf & Silverstein get the greatest care and direct communication with the partners. We invest a lot of time and energy into every case to ensure we deliver the best results possible. Call us today for a case evaluation.
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