On September 4, 2019, John Deere issued a recall for the Frontier Flex-Wing Grooming Mower. The recall includes the following models of the Frontier grooming mowers: FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072. According to the recall (recall number 19-778), “the incorrect assembly of the mower’s drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers.”
Approximately 730 units were affected by the recall in the U.S.; another 20 units were affected in Canada. The defective grooming mowers were sold at John Deere dealers throughout the country from April 2018 to May 2019 – the grooming mowers were sold for prices ranging from $3,100 to $16,700.
The company has suggested that consumers immediately stop using the defective mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer as soon as possible for a repair. So far, no incidents or injuries have been reported; however, it is possible that there have been at least a few unreported incidents relevant to the defective product.
For consumers that were not affected in any way by the defective product, it is appropriate for them to contact the company for a free repair. However, consumers who suffered harm should never even consider the possibility of agreeing to a free repair – instead, it is essential for harmed parties to seek legal assistance immediately.
If you were harmed as a result of the defective grooming mowers or any other defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. If the harm that you or a member of your family suffered was associated with a product defect, you might have grounds to sue and even receive compensation. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of product liability claims – ensuring that companies are held accountable and that the affected parties recover the compensation that they deserve. If you would like to discuss the possibility of filing a product liability claim against John Deere for the harm that you suffered because of their defective grooming mowers, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.
How dangerous is the Hazard?
According to the hazard, the protective shield in the product can fail to spin independently (suddenly stop spinning even when the blades are still active). Without the appropriate protective shield, users could suffer a number of injuries. The specific harm suffered will always depend on the details of the incident. Some of the potential harm that innocent consumers could suffer include the following: severed limbs, severed digits, nerve damage, muscle damage, lacerations, and organ damage, for example. It is possible for victims to suffer severe blood loss (which can complicate things even more); even if the injury seems minor, severe blood loss without prompt medical attention can quickly become life-threatening. Some injuries can cause paralysis, while others can be fatal – it all depends on the details surrounding the accident.
Regardless of how you or a member of your family were harmed by the defective product, you can be certain that you could take legal action and hold the company accountable for the harm suffered. If you or a member of your family suffered any harm, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts – we are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue a claim.
Your Right to Sue and Product Liability
Your right to sue is based on the fact that the company negligently failed to identify and address the hazard present in the product prior to making it available for consumers. More specifically, your right to sue is based on product liability. Based on product liability, companies have a duty of care towards all consumers. They must ensure that their products are safe for use; this means that they must subject their products to thorough tests and inspections before making them available for consumers. Whenever these companies fail to address hazards and release defective products to consumers, they are putting their consumers at risk of being involved in an incident which could cause harm.
When the harm that consumers suffer is directly related to a breached duty of care, or a failure to ensure that products are safe for consumer-use, the company could found liable for all the harm that victims suffer. What does this mean? This simply means that you have the right to pursue a claim for the harm that you suffered. Given that the defect that resulted in the harm suffered was present in the products, design, labeling, or manufacturing (things that could have been identified and addressed), you could pursue a claim.
For more information about product liability and your right to sue, do not hesitate to contact our law firm immediately.
What Should You Do?
After being harmed by a defective product, there are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you can pursue a claim against the company that negligently contributed to the harm that you suffered. Although pursuing a claim might not be the first thing on your mind after being harmed by a defective product, following the recommended actions will not negatively affect you in any way. By default, all victims of any sort of injuries should follow the recommended actions to make sure that they can take legal action if they later decide to do so.
Consider the following recommended steps:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Keep track of all medical records associated with the harm suffered
- Photograph your injuries before treatment, after treatment, and once healed
- Contact the company to report the incident and the harm that you suffered
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not accept liability for the harm you suffered
- Do not sign any documents provided by the company
- Do not return the defective product
- Stop the use of the defective product immediately
- Do not tamper with the product in any way
- Do not try to repair the defective product yourself
- Take photos of the defective product
- Keep the defective product as-is
- Gather witness information (if witnesses were present)
- Seek legal assistance from a product liability expert
Although following the recommendations above does not guarantee that your claim will be successful, it can help you prepare to take on the legal process. A mistake that many people unknowingly make consists of tampering with the defective product, agreeing to a free repair, or even returning the defective product to the company. In product liability cases, the primary piece of evidence is the defective product – it has to remain in the same condition to support your claim.
For more information about what you should do after being affected by a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. A successful claim could lead to compensation.
Recovering Compensation
Depending on the specific details of your claim, you might be eligible to receive at least some sort of compensation for the harm that was suffered. Although every claim is different, some claimants are eligible to recover compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
The specific type of compensation that you are eligible to recover will always depend on the details of your claim. In general, the severity of the injuries suffered is associated with a higher case value. Likewise, if the harm suffered affected the victim’s life extensively, the claim could be worth more than if the claimant was able to pick-up right where he or she left off after recovering.
If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to receive, do not hesitate to seek the expertise of our product liability lawyers. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. For more information regarding your right to recover compensation, contact us today.
What Deadline Applies to your Claim?
All claims are subject to deadlines – which establish the specific time that claimants have to sue. In the state of California, product liability claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that claimants have up to two years to file their claims. If claimants fail to file on time, they could lose their right to sue. Although a two-year deadline could apply to your claim, it is important to remember that exceptions can apply. Specifically, certain details related to your claim could pause or toll the statute of limitations, extending the time available to sue. Because the statute of limitations is so important to being able to pursue a claim, it is essential that you discuss the deadline that applies to your claim with an experienced attorney as soon as possible to avoid losing your right to sue.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
If you are in need of a product liability lawyers after you or a member of your family suffered harm due to a defective product, you must seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm. The product liability lawyers at our firm have many years of experience handling claims and helping victims and their families to recover the compensation that they deserve. When you contact our law firm, you will be able to benefit from our free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will always be available to answer all questions and address all concerns – always dedicated to providing you with the information that you need to pursue your claim.
Our free legal services are available as part of a Zero-Fee guarantee that allows claimants to contact us without ever worrying about paying any upfront legal fees. Our firm is also based on contingency; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay anything until after their claims reach successful outcomes. If you are ready to discuss your product liability claim against John Deere with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us today – we are ready to fight for your rights.
