Many Bicycle Accidents are Caused by Defective Products or Faulty Repairs

When you ask a bicyclist what his or her biggest fear is, they’ll usually answer “getting hit by a car.” Almost none will answer “my bike” or “my helmet.” The fact is, many bicycle accidents are solo crashes caused by defective products or faulty repairs. A minor accident may turn life-threatening because of a poorly designed helmet.

With many bikers opting for highly specialized bicycles and gear, such solo crashes are on the rise.

When a defective bicycle or cycling product causes a personal injury, generally all individuals and entities in the chain of distribution can be held strictly liable, including the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or retailer. 

Strict liability applies to manufacturing defects (injuries caused by assembly-line issues), design defects (injuries caused by improperly designed products) and failure to warn (injuries caused by a lack of warning or improper instructions).

Persons who substantially change the product, such as repair shop, can also be held liable under general theories of negligence.

One weak link can ruin a life.

The most common defective bicycle products are: tires, spokes, chains, brakes and helmets. Often times these parts are incorrectly assembled or made unsafe by negligent mechanics.

If your accident was caused by a defective product or faulty repairs, you’ll want to follow the steps listed here: http://www.phillybikelawyer.com/tips-for-bike-accident.php.

You also need to PRESERVE THE EVIDENCE. Do not discard any parts or gear involved in the accident. Do not have any parts or gear repaired. Do not tamper with any parts or gear. 

The defendant has a right to inspect all of the evidence as it existed at the time of the accident.

If your injuries or losses were caused by a defective bicycle product or faulty repair work, call PHILLY BIKE LAWYER at (267) 423-4464.