Northern California Bike Accident Lawyers
Northern California Defective Bicycle and Bicycle Parts
When most people think of a bicycle accident, they imagine a collision between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle. The truth is that many Northern California bicycle accidents occur with just the bicyclist and the bicycle. Some of these accidents result from mechanical failure of one or more of the bicycle's components due to a defective product. When a product is defective, and it can be proven that the defect contributed to an injury, all parties engaged in the business of supplying the product to the public may be held liable for damages. The liable parties are the manufacturer, designer, wholesaler, distributor and the retailer. There are three types of product defects:
- Design defects
- Manufacturing defects
- Failure to warn - product did not have proper instructions
On a bicycle, some parts that could cause serious injury are:
- Defective brakes
- Defective tires
- Defective gear shifts
- Defective frames
- Defective pedals
If you are injured by a defective cycling product, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for your injuries. Keep all medical records as proof that you were injured. Take photos of the scene of the accident and your bike as soon as possible and write down everything that you can remember. Do not discard the bike or have any repairs done. The bicycle is an important piece of evidence in your case. You have an excellent chance of recovering compensation for your injuries from the manufacturer and other parties if you can prove that the bicycle was defective. Keep any accessories, such as a helmet that you may have been wearing when the accident occurred.
Most importantly, you will need the services of a skilled San Jose bicycle defective product attorney. The experienced Northern California lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates are recognized leaders in the this area of the law because we are committed to aggressively fighting for our clients' rights and winning large settlements so that they are not burdened by financial worries as a result of their injuries. Contact our law firm for a free case evaluation so that you can begin your road to recovery (877) 862-6288.
