If you suffered serious injury when your bike failed beneath you, you may have a claim for monetary damages against the manufacturer, retailer or bicycle shop. These are difficult cases under the best scenario, meaning that you should seek an attorney with the experience and resources to give you a shot at justice.
The Phillips & Pelly law firm has handled bicycle accidents throughout San Diego County, from San Diego and East County to Poway, Vista and Oceanside. Contact us today for a free case evaluation to determine if you have grounds for a lawsuit.
San Diego Bicycle Defect Injury Lawyer
In order to win damages, our attorneys have to show that you suffered a serious injury that directly resulted from a structural defect in the bike or its components, such as:
- Collapse of a wheel rim
- Collapse of the fork, frame or handlebars
- A sheared pedal or crank
- A snapped chain or brake cable
Phillips & Pelly can have your bike examined by an engineer or other professional qualified to testify that your bike accident stemmed from dangerous design, inferior materials, manufacturing defect or negligent assembly by the manufacturer or retailer. We research recalls or similar lawsuits in preparing a product liability case.
Bicycle Defects & Wear and Tear
The type of bike, age of the bike and what you were doing at the time of the accident are factors that may work for or against you. The defense will try to show that you failed to keep the bike in good condition, that the bike was compromised with non-OEM parts or that you created undue strain on the bicycle. If your child's bike failed under reasonable use, or if you were simply riding down the street or bike path on a touring or racing bike, you might have a decent claim. Defect cases are extremely difficult for mountain bikes because of the wear, tear and terrain.
Our attorneys are familiar with the serious or permanent injuries in these kinds of accidents, especially when victims are thrown over the handlebars and land hard on pavement. We have handled the full spectrum from brain injury and facial trauma to neck injuries, broken bones and severe road rash.
We Handle Everything. We Help With Everything.
There is no cost to you to have your case evaluated, and there are no attorney fees unless we obtain compensation for you. Once we accept your case and investigate liability and insurance, Phillips & Pelly can also help you get medical care if you do not have health insurance. Call 858-345-5929 or contact us online for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.
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