Defective Helmets
Certain sports and other activities may put your brain at risk for serious injuries. This can include bicycling, skateboarding, in-line skating, motorcycling and sports such as football and hockey. Though you may put a certain amount of faith in your helmet to protect you from harm, if a helmet is inherently defective or malfunctions during use, it could actually increase the severity of your injuries.
Helmets are created by manufacturers who have a professional responsibility to provide a quality product to the general consumer. When this is not done and they produce a product that is unsafe for use, the company may be held liable for any damages that result. In this case, a helmet manufacturer may have to pay for injuries you sustain because of the malfunction of their product.
To learn more about product liability and your rights under the law, call the Atlanta personal injury attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
Harmful Defects
If your helmet malfunctions in the following ways, you may have grounds for legal action:
- Ejection of the helmet due to instability
- Loose or broken buckles
- Loose or broken straps
- Shattered visor
- Ineffective at preventing or lessening injury due to improper design
Even if you are adept at your sport of choice, accidents happen all of the time. It would behoove you to use a helmet when participating in any sport where a head injury can occur. Head trauma is one of the most severe injuries and can lead to death if left untreated. These kinds of incidents can be especially devastating if the accident could have prevented if the helmet had functioned correctly.
Contact Us
If you have been injured and believe a defective helmet is to blame, contact the Atlanta product defect lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
