Hunt Bike Wheels is a company that provides bicycle products like wheels, rums, and brakes, for instance. Recently, the company issues a recall for their 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels, which were sold for $1,619 (each set). The company contacted all affected consumers via email to inform them of the recall.
According to the notice that went out to affected consumers, the company has received reports of incidents associated with their 48 Limitless wheels. That is, there were reports of the rims sustaining significant damage due to impacts on potholes (during normal use of bicycles). In at least one of the reported incidents, the damage to the rims lead to a crash that resulted in minor injuries to the cyclist.
Although the wheels passed industry-standard road tests, the company chose to issue the recall. The company is urging all affected consumers to stop using the wheels immediately and contact them to arrange both the collection of the affected wheels and a replacement of the rims immediately. The company is also offering affected consumers the option to exchange the wheels or get a refund.
The company claims that there have only been a small number of reported incidents, it is possible that there have been unreported incidents. Have you or a member of your family been affected by the recalled wheels? Did you or a member of your family suffer harm associated with the recalled wheels? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a product liability claim.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a product liability claim against Hunt, you should speak with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims – including product liability claims. Our knowledgeable product liability lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to take legal action against the liable company.
If you are ready to discuss your product liability claim with the experts at our firm, contact us today.
Possible Injuries that Consumers Could Suffer
If a product leads to a bike crash, riders are likely to suffer injuries. Some of the injuries that are often associated with bicycle accidents include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Joint injuries (including dislocations)
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Sprains and strains
- Scrapes and bruises
- Road burn
In some cases, the injuries resulting from an incident could result in permanent damage; some injuries can even be fatal. Regardless of the harm that you or a member of your family suffered associated with the recalled wheels, you should consider your right to sue.
Understanding Product Liability
Who is liable for the harm that consumers suffer due to defective products? Based on the concept of product liability, the companies that make the defective products available to consumers could be liable of the harm caused by their products. This is because all companies owe their consumers a duty of care; they have a duty to ensure that all their products are completely safe for their consumers. They must thoroughly test and inspect their products to be able to identify and address any hazards present before releasing the product to the public. When companies fail to do this, they are breaching their duty of care and putting their consumers at risk of suffering harm. The defective product could cause an incident which could lead to harm. Based on product liability, the company could be liable for any harm associated with their defective product. In other words, affected consumers could sue.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered in an incident caused by a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue the company that’s liable for the harm suffered.
What Should You Do?
What should you do after suffering harm associated with a defective product? There are a number of things that you should do to prepare to take legal action after an incident caused by a defective product. Consider some of the following recommendations:
- Seek medical care as soon as possible
- Take photos of your injuries
- Take photos of the defective product
- Keep the defective product in a safe place where it can remain as-is
- Contact the company to report the defective product
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to a free replacement
- Do not agree to return the defective product
- Speak to witnesses (and collect their contact information)
- Gather surveillance footage that might have captured the accident
- Collect all relevant medical records
- Collect records of property damage
- Collect records of lost earnings
- Speak with a knowledgeable product liability lawyer as soon as possible
You Can Sue and Recover Compensation
Could you be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to a defective product? If your product liability claim is successful, you might be eligible to recover compensation. How much could you receive? What type of compensation could you be eligible to recover?
Although every claim is different, claimants could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your claim is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the product liability lawyers at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our product liability lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.
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Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
Can I file a class action lawsuit? How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? If the defective product harmed many parties, then it is likely that there is a class action claim in which you could participate. A class action lawyer can help you figure out how to join the specific class action lawsuit. In some cases, there might be mass torts rather than a class action lawsuit – mass torts are single claims against the same company. For more information about how to proceed with your claim, do not hesitate to contact our recall lawyers as soon as possible.
File Your Claim Quickly
How long do you have to pursue your claim against Hunt for the harm that you or a member of your family experienced as a result of the defective wheels? In California, product liability claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations; therefore, claimants only have two years to pursue their claims. If claimants do not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they could lose their right to sue. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance from the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
Contact Our Firm Today
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including the injury claims that arise from defective product incidents. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a positive claim outcome. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to providing all victims and their families with the representation that they need to proceed after an incident. Do not hesitate to contact our firm to speak with our expert attorneys.
At Normandie Law Firm, we offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our defective product lawyers will provide you with all the information that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Are you interested in benefiting from our free legal services? If so, contact us today.
Our free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. Our firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything.
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