Motorcycle defects and faulty servicing puts riders at risk and cause many accidents. Learn about steps you can take to protect yourself and what claims you can pursue if you do get injured in a motorcycle accident.

2. At Schmitt Mulhern, LLC, we know
motorcycle defects and faulty repairs put
riders at risk and cause many accidents.
Attorney Ben Schmitt is an active rider
committed to helping clients and the
general public know their rights.
That’s why we are committed to providing
useful information to our clients and the
public at large.
Let’s learn more about detecting and
bringing claims for motorcycle defects
or faulty servicing.

3. ● Compensation claims for injuries caused by
motorcycle defects or deficient service
● Identifying defects and responding to motorcycle
product recalls
● Actions to minimize risks posed by defective parts
or service on your motorcycle
● Points to keep in mind when considering
motorcycle defect litigation
IN THIS PRESENTATION,
WE WILL DISCUSS:

4. THESE CLAIMS INCLUDE:
● Defective design or manufacture
● Failure to warn of known risks
● Negligent repair or servicing
● Misrepresentation by a manufacturer or seller
● Defective aftermarket parts
WHAT POSSIBLE CLAIMS CAN
YOU BRING AFTER SUFFERING
HARM DUE TO MOTORCYCLE
DEFECTS OR FAULTY SERVICING?

5. WHAT TYPES OF DEFECTS
ARE COMMON?
COMMON DEFECTS INCLUDE:
Brake malfunctions
Tire defects
Faulty electrical or engine control systems
Many others

6. ● Harley-Davidson, for brake failure
and also for clutch lever issues
● BMW for engine control system
problems causing stalls
● Kawasaki for leaking shock
absorbers on the 125 Mini
RECENT RECALLS OR
INVESTIGATIONS OF
MOTORCYCLE
DEFECTS INCLUDE:

7. ● Get regular bike maintenance
● Register for updates on recalls
● Take safety training courses
WAYS A MOTORCYCLE
RIDER CAN LIMIT RISKS
POSED BY DEFECTS
INCLUDE:

8. ● Motorists making negligent left turns
cause one in five fatal motorcycle
accidents.
● Motorcyclists are five times more likely
than car occupants to be injured.
● Motorcyclists are 27 times more likely
to be killed than car occupants.
MOTORCYCLISTS ARE
MUCH MORE LIKELY TO BE
INJURED OR KILLED THAN
OTHER MOTORISTS.

9. ● You may have multiple legal claims you could bring,
depending on the circumstances.
● Keep the motorcycle after an accident so that an
expert can analyze the engineering.
● Evidence of defects or recalls in similar cases may or
may not be admissible in your case.
● If a close relative was killed in a motorcycle crash, you
may have a wrongful death claim.
POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND
WHEN CONSIDERING
MOTORCYCLE DEFECT
LITIGATION:

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