On February 26, 2018, Allen Sports placed a recall on UltraX and UltraOne Folding Bicycles. According to the recall, the frames on the UltraX and UltraOne could break and cause the bicycle to collapse—posing a fall hazard to bicyclists. Approximately 150 units of the affected bicycles were sold online via Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 to July 2017. The UltraX and UltraOne Folding Bicycles were sold at prices ranging from $500 to $4,000. The recall (number 18-108) states that those who purchased the defective bicycles must contact Allen Sports as soon as possible for a refund.
According to the recall, there have been two reports of UltraX and UltraOne frames breaking. In both reports, the sudden frame breaking resulted in the bicyclist to fall. Although no injuries have been reported, the risk of suffering injuries exists. Did you purchase an UltraX or UltraOne online at any time from May 2014 to July 2017? If so, you might have purchased a bicycle with a defective frame. Did your bicycle frame suddenly break, causing you to fall? If you suffered injuries after your bicycle frame broke while you were riding your UltraX or UltraOne bicycle, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against Allen Sports.
If you sustained injuries after your Allen Sports bicycle suddenly broke and caused you to fall, you must seek legal assistance immediately. Normandie Law Firm is a law firm dedicated to helping the victims of defective products. Companies such as Allen Sports have the duty to ensure that their products function safely and efficiently before they are released to the public. If you were injured by bicycles that were negligently available for purchase, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against Allen Sports and receive compensation for your injuries. Contact our law firm today to speak with our attorneys and get all the information you need to start your claim as soon as possible.
What is the Hazard?
According to recall 18-108, the affected Allen Sports bicycles—UltraX and UltraOne Folding Bicycles—can pose a fall hazard. When the foldable frame suddenly breaks, bicyclists can fall and sustain injuries. Many people relate bicycle falls to only minor injuries, like scrapes, for example. However, scrapes are not the only injuries that victims might suffer when the frames on UltraX and UltraOne bicycles break. Victims of Allen Sport’s defective bicycles might suffer some of the following injuries:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Lacerations, bruises, scrapes
- Road rash
- Broken bones
- Fractured bones
- Sprains and strains
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder, knee, and hip injuries
Many might argue that a defective bicycle cannot cause some of the injuries mentioned above. However, the extent of a victim’s injuries depends on many factors. For example, where was the victim bicycling? At what speed did the bicycle frame suddenly break? If a bicycle frame broke as a victim was bicycling at slow speeds getting ready to arrive at his or her destination, he or she likely sustained minor injuries. If a bicycle frame broke while a victim with bicycling alongside traffic at normal speeds, a sudden fall is likely to result in serious injuries.
No matter what injuries you sustained, you must seek medical assistance as soon as possible. In many instances, the adrenaline and the shock of the accident can prevent victims from identifying injuries. A medical evaluation can reveal injuries that are not apparent immediately after the bicycle fall. In addition to treating injuries, seeking medical assistance connects your injuries to your bicycle fall. If you were injured by Allen Sport’s defective UltraX or UltraOne bicycles, you might have the right to file a lawsuit against the company and receive compensation.
Can You Sue?
Have you considered your right to sue Allen Sports for the injuries you sustained as a result of their defective product? Many people believe that they can immediately sue a company if they are injured by a product. However, victims can only take legal action when there is a clear defect in the product. Defects that warrant filing a claim against the company liable for the defective product are found in the following:
- Design
- Labeling
- Manufacturing
Although the defect type is not explicitly stated in recall 18-108, the description of the hazard appears to be either a design or manufacturing error. Because of that, those injured by the defective bicycles have the right to sue. If you were injured after an UltraX or UltraOne bicycle frame suddenly broke, you should contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible to get additional information about your right to sue.
How Do You Prepare for the Claim?
When a recall is issued for defective products, the first thing many people do is follow the instructions stated on the recall for repairs or refunds. If your bicycle frame did not break and cause injuries, contacting the company for a refund or repairs might be the only option. However, you should not follow the recalls recommendations if you suffered injuries as a result of the bicycle defect. If you do, you might be destroying vital evidence necessary for a successful claim. To ensure that you can file a claim, you must follow everything mentioned below:
- Seek immediate medical assistance for your injuries.
- Do not return the defective bicycle to the company.
- Do not repair or accept free repair offers from the company.
- Keep all documents connected to the defective bicycle.
If you follow everything listed above, you should not encounter any difficulties when you contact our law firm to file your defective product claim. Following the guidelines above ensures that you have all the evidence necessary to support your claim and increases the likelihood of a successful lawsuit against the company. If you have any questions about preparing to file your claim, you must immediately contact our law firm and speak with our product liability attorneys.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you file a claim against Allen Sports after sustaining injuries because of their defective product, you might be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. Although the type and amount of compensation that you might recover cannot be determined until you speak with our attorneys, you can find some of the categories of compensation listed below:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damage
As mentioned above, only our attorneys can evaluate your claim and give you information about the type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to recover. However, you can be certain that our experienced defective product attorneys will always fight for your right to receive the maximum compensation available for your claim. Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of the value of your claim, and they will never settle for less. You must contact our firm and request to speak with our committed attorneys as soon as possible.
How Much Time Do You Have to Sue?
If you were fell and suffered injuries after your UltraX or UltraOne bicycle frame suddenly broke while you were bicycling, you have the right to sue Allen Sports. If you are interested in taking legal action against Allen Sports, you must contact a law firm and file your claim as soon as possible. If you do not take legal action immediately, you might lose your right to sue. You must file your defective product claim within the time allowed by the statute of limitations to preserve your right to sue. A statute of limitations is a timeline—a deadline to sue—placed on all claims to ensure that they are filed promptly and fairly. For defective product and product liability claims, victims have two years from the date of their fall and injuries to file a claim. If the claim is not filed within the two-year statute of limitations, then the victim might lose his or her rights to bring forth a lawsuit against the company for the injuries sustained due to the defective product. Although victims have a strict two-year period to file a claim, some exception might apply to lengthen the time allowed to sue. For more information about the statute of limitations and any exceptions that might apply to your claim, you should immediately contact our law firm and request to speak with our attorneys. Our experienced attorneys will give you all the information you need to help you understand the timeline in which you must file your defective product claim against Allen Sports for their defective bike frames.
Normandie Law Firm
Were you injured after falling off of Allen Sports UltraX or UltraOne bicycles? When you purchased your bicycle, did you assume that the bicycle was safe to ride? All consumers make that assumption about the products they purchased. Consumers should be allowed to make that assumption, especially since companies have the duty to ensure their products are safe and up to standards before they are sold. Allen Sports failed to identify the defective bike frame before releasing their bicycles to the public. Because of that, there have been at least two reports of their bicycles collapsing. Although no injuries have been reported, there might be many unreported incidents. If you were injured because of a defective UltraOne or UltraX bicycle, you must contact our law firm to learn about how you can take legal action against Allen Sports.
Our law firm acknowledges that many victims do not seek legal assistance because they fear the fees associated with legal services. Our law firm, however, is dedicated to providing all injured victims with the essential legal services. By doing so, we allow all victims of defective products to access the legal assistance necessary to file a claim. Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to all victims injured by Allen Sports’ defective bicycles. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our attorneys will answer all your questions and address all your concerns. It does not matter if you have already spoken with an attorney at another law firm or if we are the first firm you contact, our lawyers will clarify all doubts and give you all the information you need to begin your legal process. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm and speak with our attorneys—our attorneys are ready to help you at no charge.
The free legal services discussed above are available because of our firm’s Zero-Fee guarantee. Normandie Law Firm’s Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for our legal services. If you were injured after your bike’s frame suddenly broke, you could speak with our attorneys without ever having to pay anything out of pocket. Our Zero-Fee guarantee also ensures that our clients do not pay unless they win. Our firm is strictly based on contingency; therefore, you will not pay legal fees until after our attorneys win your claim. If you do not win, you will not be required to pay any fees. If you were injured by Allen Sports UltraX or UltraOne bicycles, you must contact our firm immediately to learn more about your right to sue and receive compensation.
