Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Memphis Reports Defective Parts Put Tennessee Riders at Risk

By Thomas Greer | February 5, 2014

When you drive a car, motorcycle, truck, or any other vehicle, there is always some risk that one or more of the vehicle’s parts are defective, and that the defect will cause the vehicle to malfunction. Sometimes, if a part is defective and the vehicle malfunctions, the driver may be able to get the vehicle off of the road safely before the part fails completely. At other times, the driver is not so fortunate, and they may be involved in an accident as a result of the defect. When the vehicle with the defective part is a motorcycle, the results can be devastating.

Motorcycle riders have very little room for error, and they may be unable to slow down or stop their motorcycle safely in response to a part that is malfunctioning. Defective parts on motorcycles can cause accidents which result in serious injuries and even death. Since parts for motorcycles are often made by one manufacturer and then used on multiple brands and models of motorcycles, a batch of improperly manufactured parts can have far-reaching effects. Sometimes, recall notices can alert many riders to potential problems with their motorcycles before the defective equipment causes an accident. However, not all defects are noticed and recalled before someone gets hurt. Also, some of the riders whose motorcycles contain recalled parts may not receive the recall notices, or may not be able to get the defective part replaced before it fails.

One major motorcycle recall last summer involved a defective automatic braking system (ABS) unit. The unit was manufactured by Nissin, and was used on multiple models of Suzuki, Honda, Triumph, and Kawasaki motorcycles. Nearly six thousand motorcycles were suspected of having the defective unit, and the recall noticed asked owners to bring their bikes to a mechanic for replacement of the defective part. A recently issued recall of three models of Triumph motorcycles involves a defective electronic control unit, which could cause the motorcycle to shut off unexpectedly. As you can imagine, this is a very dangerous defect which greatly increases the likelihood of an accident. Nearly three thousand motorcycles are being recalled in order to replace the potentially defective ECU’s, although the defect is likely to be present in approximately three percent, or ninety, of those units.

If a defective part or a design flaw played a role in your motorcycle accident, it is important that information regarding the defect is presented as part of your case, so that all of the parties who contributed to your injuries and damages may be held responsible. Attorneys who handle motorcycle accident cases know when and how to use expert testimony to present information regarding mechanical defects in an effective manner. Experts can help the judge and the jury to understand whether the defect was present at the time that the motorcycle was purchased, as well as whether and how it caused your accident.

If you have been injured or someone that you love has been killed in a motorcycle accident which may have been the result of defective equipment, it is important that you seek the aid of a skilled motorcycle accident attorney. The knowledgeable motorcycle accident attorneys in Memphis at Bailey & Greer, PLLC will evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you determine the best way to proceed. We understand that each case is unique, and we strive to provide our clients with the individual attention that they deserve. Please call us today, at 901-680-9777 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case with us.  At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we are small enough to care, big enough to fight, and experienced enough to win.

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