Wheelchair Defects
People who have been in serious accidents, suffered significant illness, or were born with certain conditions may rely on wheelchairs for mobility. These chairs are intricate devices with many parts that must work in unison to ensure the safety of those who use them.
Sadly, wheelchair defects may seriously harm the individuals who rely on them. If you or someone you love uses a wheelchair and suffered injury as a result of a wheelchair defect, contact the Atlanta product liability lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811.
Types of Wheelchair Defects
Wheelchair defects may affect any part of the wheelchair. Typically, a wheelchair consists of a seat on a set of two wheels, which are connected with an axle. Some wheelchairs may have electronic motors and batteries to power them. Both types of wheelchairs have brakes to slow a user down should the need arise.
Keeping these various wheelchair parts in mind, wheelchair defects may include:
- Unresponsive brakes
- Unsupportive seats
- Broken or defective wheels
- Broken or defective axles
- Faulty motors and batteries
These defects may limit an individual’s ability to move his or her wheelchair. Worse yet, these defects may cause an individual to lose control of his or her wheelchair, causing him or her to crash and suffer serious injuries.
Contact Us
Poorly designed and manufactured wheelchairs may result in serious injury. If you or your loved one suffered harm from using a faulty wheelchair, contact the Atlanta product liability attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, at 770-631-1811 today.
