One-Wheel Skateboard Attorneys in Connecticut
Product Liability Claims for One-Wheel Skateboard Defects
The One-Wheel electronic skateboard has been under scrutiny lately after numerous technological and potentially dangerous defects came to light. If the balancing technology of the board suddenly stops working, then it can abruptly tip the front of the board downward, ejecting the rider. A One-Wheel skateboarder who is ejected at a high speed can be severely or fatally injured. Three wrongful deaths have already been linked to this defect.
Carter Mario Law Firm in Connecticut is currently investigating One-Wheel skateboard accident claims. If you were hurt while using one of these products, or you lost a loved one who was, then please call (203) 403-2341 right away. Our attorneys have decades of experience working on complex product liability claims and wrongful death lawsuits, so you know you can trust us with your One-Wheel defect case.
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One-Wheel Push Back Feature Defect
The One-Wheel skateboard from Future Motion has a “push back” feature that is meant to warn riders when the device is low on power or traveling at an unsafe speed. The push back feature is designed to slightly tilt the skateboard’s front upward and force the motor to slow down. While this feature is clever in design, it appears to be problematic in execution.
Some of the worst One-Wheel accidents are believed to have been caused by a defect with the push back feature. Instead of gradually slowing down the motorized skateboard, the feature’s defect causes it to drop the front of the board suddenly, wedging it against the ground without warning.
Harm Caused by One-Wheel Defects
When a One-Wheel defect throws a rider off the skateboard, the resulting injuries can be varied and severe. The risk depends on how fast the user was traveling and where the crash occurs.
People who have been thrown off a One-Wheel skateboard have suffered:
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Back injuries
- Joint injuries
To date, three One-Wheel skateboard riders have lost their lives in crashes on these products. It is believed that the crashes were caused by the push back defect, which caught the riders off-guard and threw them off at high speeds.
Can You Sue One-Wheel?
Carter Mario Law Firm is here to help you understand your rights if you or a loved one were hurt while using an electronic or motorized One-Wheel skateboard product from Future Motion.
You might have a valid One-Wheel skateboard injury claim if:
- You were riding a One-Wheel skateboard when it crashed.
- The One-Wheel skateboard tipped downward on its own.
- You were injured in the crash and required medical attention.
- You still have the One-Wheel skateboard in your possession.
Uncovering and understanding the details of your claim will be much simpler if you leave it up to our Connecticut One-Wheel accident attorneys. Start now by dialing (203) 403-2341 and speaking with our team. We would be happy to discuss everything with you during a no-cost initial consultation.
