Suing Amazon for Injuries Caused by a Defective E-Cycle Accident Attorneys

Were you or a loved one injured by a defective e-cycle that was purchased on Amazon? If so, you might have many questions about your legal options. Could you sue Amazon? Is Amazon liable for the harm that you suffered because of the defective product? To ensure that you are able to access all the information that you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

Here at the Kenmore Law Group, our lawyers are more than happy to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your lawsuit against Amazon after being injured by a defective e-cycle or electric unicycle. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and recover the payout that you are owed. Contact us today.

What is Product Liability?

Product liability applies to claims stemming from incidents with defective products. Based on the concept of product liability, product manufacturers are liable for any harm resulting from their defective products. This is because all product manufacturers have a duty to keep their products safe for consumers to use. They must thoroughly inspect their products to ensure that they are free of hazards or dangerous conditions that could ultimately lead to incidents that could harm consumers. When product manufactures fail to make sure that their products are safe, they can contribute to incidents that harm innocent consumers – when this happens, product manufacturers can be found liable. In other words, victims could sue the product manufacturer for the harm that they suffered due to a defective product.

What are Some of the Common Defects Found in Electric Unicycles or E-cycles?

Electric unicycles or e-cycles are currently among the most popular products. Similar to hoverboards or hover-scooters, which were just as popular a few years ago, the e-cycles function primarily on balance. These devices have only one wheel, however; the wheel is in the center of the device. Users can steer the device by tilting it left and right with their feet; they can accelerate and decelerate by either leaning forward or backwards respectively. These devices have proven to be popular among youngsters and adults alike.

Unfortunately, these devices can be defective. In fact, some of the brands with e-cycles on the market have previously been associated with dangerous product defects, which include the following:

• Brake defects, which cause users to be unable to slow down or stop, resulting in crashes
• Battery defects or electrical defects, which cause the product to suddenly lose power during use
• General defects, which can include poor quality of materials, poor assembly, missing screws, missing wires, etc. and cause the product to be unsafe for use

No matter the defect that causes the e-cycle incident, affected parties are likely to suffer a number of injuries.

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Some of the injuries that victims can suffer include the following:

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip injuries
• Knee injuries
• Fractures, both simple and complex
• Nerve injuries
• Muscle injuries
• Ligament injuries
• Road rash (or road burn)
• Lacerations
• Sprains and strains
• Scrapes and bruises

Depending on the details surrounding the incident, the user on the e-cycle can be the only injured party. In some incidents, innocent pedestrians are also injured. In addition, if the incident occurred near traffic, injuries could be devastating. No matter the injuries that you or a loved one suffered, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible – you could have grounds to file a lawsuit.

Can I Sue Amazon?

Do I have the right to sue Amazon for the harm that I suffered because of a defective product purchased on their marketplace? Yes – you could sue Amazon; however, the ability to sue Amazon is relatively recent. For many years, Amazon was able to sell defective product on its marketplace without any real consequences. This is because, according to California law, service providers are not liable for any third-party products that they neither make nor sell that are available on their marketplace. Whenever there were defective product claims made against the company, they argued that they were only a service provider (connecting buying to sellers) and that they were not responsible for any incidents caused by defective products.

Although this kept Amazon from being liable for defective product incidents for a while, a court decision in 2020 finally changed things. The claimant purchased a defective laptop battery on Amazon, which caused her to suffer third-degree burns. The court ruled that Amazon should be liable, as the company had a significant role in the victim’s access to the product, stored the defective product in its warehouse, received payment for the defective product, shipped the defective product, had a relationship with the seller of the defective product, and received a fee for the purchase of the defective product. In other words, the court found that Amazon should be liable because of its involvement in the situation.

Can I sue Amazon if I purchased the e-cycle there? Yes, you could file a lawsuit against Amazon if you purchased a defective electric unicycle through their website. It doesn’t matter if their was brake failure resulting in a defect crash or any other issue with the product; Amazon could be held accountable. For more information about your right to sue Amazon, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.

Can I Sue the Website I Purchased the E-Cycle From?

In addition to Amazon, there are other websites or marketplaces that work in a very similar way. If you purchased a defective product through a website, you could have grounds to sue for the harm that you suffered. For more information about your right to sue after unknowingly purchasing a defective product from a website, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm today.

Can I Sue the Company that I Purchased the E-cycle from?

Yes, you could file a lawsuit against the company that sold you the defective e-cycle. This could be the product manufacturer or another company. For more information about your right to sue a company that you purchased a defective product from, do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to take action for the harm that you suffered.

Who Is Liable for Accidents with E-Cycle Rentals?

Many businesses rent electric unicycles. Unfortunately, these e-cycle rentals can often be dangerous. These rentals can be defective or broken, resulting in a number of incidents. Our firm has been approached with some of the following questions:

• What I do if a rental company rented be a broken e-cycle?
• What can I do if a defective e-cycle rental crashed into me or crashed on me?
• Can I sue if I was injured by a defective e-cycle rental?

The rental business could be liable for the harm resulting from a defective e-cycle. If you rented an e-cycle that was defective and caused your injuries or a defective rental e-unicycle crashed into you, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the rental company. Do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible to learn more about your right to file a lawsuit.

Electric Unicycles and Insurance Concerns

Incidents on electric unicycles will always be a possibility. Because of that, it is important that users are insured with coverages that could actually offer reasonable protection in case of an accident. Some common questions surrounding insurance are listed below:

• Do I need auto insurance? No, you do not need to carry auto insurance to ride an e-cycle. Auto insurance does not cover these devices because they are not considered to be autos.
• Will my car insurance cover me if I get into an accident with an e-cycle? Does my car insurance cover me if I get into an accident with an e-cycle? If you were the one riding the e-unicycle, your auto insurance will likely not cover the accident. However, if you were driving and someone riding an e-cycle crashed into you and damaged your car, then the incident could be covered under your policy. This will be based on the terms of your policy.
• Does my existing coverage apply? Will my homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance cover me in case of an accident on an e-cycle? Unfortunately, there is no clear answer for this question. These devices may not be explicitly covered; however, it is possible to speak with insurance companies to figure out if they cover these devices. If they confirm coverage, it is essential that this coverage is explained in writing – as insurance companies are known to deny coverage even after verbally confirming coverage.

You might also have questions about where to get insurance. Although there are currently companies that offer coverage for electric bicycles, there are still no companies that offer coverage for electric unicycles, specifically.

Undeniably, this is a difficult topic. However, if your accident was caused by a defective product, the incident should be completely covered by the at-fault entity. This could be Amazon, the product manufacturer, or the rental company, for example. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

What Compensation is Available for Defective E-cycle Claims?

As already explained above, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against Amazon if you were injured by a defective product purchased through the Amazon marketplace. This applies to electric unicycles as well as other products. The same applies to products purchased on other websites/marketplaces. Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be entitled to monetary compensation.

What could you recover? Some of the compensation that you could be eligible to receive can include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damages
• Wrongful death benefits
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your defective product lawsuit against Amazon, the product manufacturer, or another marketplace is successful, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest payout available for your claim. Our lawyers will not rest until you are fairly compensated for the harm that you suffered in a defective e-cycle accident.

Contact Kenmore Today!

Here at the Kenmore Law Group, our lawyers are more than ready to handle your defective e-cycle claim. If you were injured by a defective e-unicycle that you purchased on Amazon, our lawyers can help you file a lawsuit against Amazon and ensure that you recover the payout that you are owed for the injuries and other damages that you suffered in the e-cycle accident. When you contact us, you will be able to benefit from our free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. In fact, our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, because we work on contingency, our clients will not be responsible for paying any legal costs until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not be required to pay anything at all.

Are you ready to discuss your claim with our Amazon defective e-unicycle lawyers? If so, contact us at your earliest convenience.