Every year, hundreds of recall notices are issued by companies across the United States due to dangerous defects found in products, including motorcycles and their components. Unfortunately, these recalls often come too late, resulting in far too many people suffering serious harm from the defective product. Defects are particularly concerning when that product is a motorcycle, as the outcome of an accident caused by a defect could often be life-threatening.
Thankfully, motorcycle defects and recalls in Las Vegas are not common. However, when they do happen, they could serve as a basis for civil litigation against the company that sold you a dangerous product. When you are hurt by a defective motorcycle, you should strongly consider contacting Shook & Stone to find out how our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers could help you enforce your rights.
Legal Requirements for Motorcycle Recalls
Product liability laws in Nevada require companies making products for public consumption to make reasonable efforts to ensure those products are safe for their intended purposes. More specifically, these companies must ensure their products are free of:
- Design problems making all units dangerous
- Manufacturing defects that affect a unit or batch of units
- Marketing issues—such as a lack of proper instructions and warnings for using the product safely
Any company that voluntarily elects or is ordered by federal authorities to issue a recall for a product that is defective must:
- Notify all customers of the recall
- Provide instructions for how to return the product
- Offer to repair the defect or replace the defective product free of any additional charge
Any motorcycle company in Las Vegas that fails to fulfill these obligations and causes injury to a customer due to their defective product may be held strictly liable for that customer’s ensuing losses.
Recovering for All Available Damages
Whether a defect is as minor as an improperly installed seat or something as serious as a fuel tank with a high risk of catching fire and exploding in a collision, you could seek compensation for the total value of all economic and non-economic damages caused by that defect. This could include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Lost enjoyment/quality of life
- Emotional and psychological anguish
- Short-term and long-term medical bills
- Lost work income and future working capacity
- Motorcycle repair/replacement costs, plus other personal property damage
Notably, being unaware of a recall prior to an accident does not necessarily disqualify the injured person from pursuing legal action if they had not been properly notified of the defect. Shook & Stone’s steadfast legal team could explain the ins and outs of receiving compensation in Las Vegas for motorcycle defects and recalls.
Talk to a Las Vegas Attorney About Motorcycle Defect and Recall Litigation
Everyone who pays for a consumer product deserves to receive a product that functions as advertised and is safe to use as directed by the manufacturer. Motorcycles that fail to meet these criteria and cause injuries may be grounds for a lawsuit against the company that made and sold you that unreasonably dangerous machine.
When you have questions about your legal options regarding motorcycle defects and recalls in Las Vegas, Shook & Stone has the answers and information you need. Call today to discuss your options.
