Injured in a Memphis Motorcycle Accident Caused by Defects?

While there are many factors that can cause a motorcycle accident, from poor road conditions to inattentive car drivers, sometimes there is a problem with the motorcycle itself. When this happens, liability may have occurred and you might be able to sue for the damages caused by your accident.

This type of lawsuit is called a defective product liability claim.If you are injured because a product that you used was defective, you may be able to recover injuries and damages through a lawsuit. As Memphis motorcycle crash lawyers, we understand the pain you could be going through and can help.

There are two basic types of defective product claims involved in motorcycle accidents:

Motorcycles and/or parts are defectively manufactured.
For example:

• A chain has a weak link that breaks as you travel down the road, causing and accident
• A tire is poorly made and blows out
• A part is damaged during shipping or at the dealership and is not corrected

Motorcycles themselves are designed in a dangerous way.
For example:

• A design defect causes the bike to wobble or travel unevenly on the roadway
• The manufacturer or the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) calls for a safety recall, but it is too late or you do not receive notice
• A motorcycle is put on the market with a defect that is not discovered until after a number have been sold and accidents have occurred

Potential defendants in a Tennessee motorcycle defective liability claim include:

• The manufacturer
• The parts manufacturer
• The car dealership and/or parts supply store
• The shipping agency or other middleman
• A used vehicle dealer

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury in a motorcycle accident and feel that a defect caused it, you may have a strong case for a lawsuit. Contact the Memphis motorcycle crash lawyers at Bailey & Greer for a free case consultation. We are easy to reach. Just call us toll-free at 901-680-9777, or fill in our confidential form on this page.