Motorcycle Accidents

Published on: November 5, 2024

Harley-Davidson and NHTSA Recall More Than 41,000 Motorcycles

motorcycle-4334549_640-e1730780039330 Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently recalled specific 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles that it manufactures. The reason for the recall is the discovery that the voltage regulator output wire may rub against the front of the crankcase, which houses the motorcycle engine, revealing the wire. As time passes, this condition can produce an electrical short circuit. When this happens while a motorcycle is moving, it increases the risk of a crash. If you were injured on a Harley-Davidson and suspect that it was because of an electrical short circuit, you should call the experienced Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases around the country with which we’ve been involved.

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You may not be sure that your Harley-Davidson motorcycle is affected. You should check the model number to determine whether it is, and you shouldn’t drive the motorcycle if it is any of these: HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSTSE 2024, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX 2024, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX 2024, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXSE 2024, and HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE 2024. The potential number of Harley-Davidsons affected by this recall is 41,637. If your motorcycle has an electrical short, the result may be loss of electrical and drive power while you’re in motion, and you may find yourself in an accident.

The remedy that’s been offered if your car is affected is to have dealers inspect and repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, as well as install a secondary retention strap. There’s no charge for this fix. Notifications were mailed to owners on September 23, 2024, but you can also called the company’s customer service at 1-800-258-2464 and reference recall number 0186, and you can also notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline online or at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

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Published on: July 7, 2016

Court Determines that a Lack of Adequate Construction Zone Warnings May Give Rise to Governmental Liability

By Moll Law Group

New construction zones pop up all the time, especially during the summer. Even when a driver is paying attention to the warnings, a driver can still misunderstand the signs and enter the wrong lane. For that reason, adequate warnings are essential.

In a recent case, a man was killed in an accident while he was driving his motorcycle through a construction zone. The man inadvertently drove into a closed lane, and when he tried to go back to an open lane, he hit an uneven surface and was thrown off his motorcycle and into traffic. The man’s estate sued the state’s transportation commission and the state’s department of transportation for failing to place proper warnings, failing to properly maintain the condition of the road, and creating hazardous driving conditions.

The defendants argued that they were immune from liability because the placement of the traffic control warning was within their discretion. The court rejected their argument and denied their immunity claim. The court noted that a governmental entity and its employees acting within the scope of employment are not liable in that state for actions that are discretionary.

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Published on: December 19, 2015

Accident-Related Injuries Can Have Many Causes Aside from the Obvious

By Moll Law Group

Among all vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents are particularly scary. There are no seat belts or air bags to protect a motorcycle rider’s body from injury, and some states, like Illinois, have no helmet law at all.

Without these protections, when a motorcycle driver is involved in an accident, the injuries are often serious and even life-threatening. No matter how slowly a motorcycle is moving, if a rider is hit and his head hits the ground, there is the possibility of permanent damage to the rider’s brain. The same is true if a motorcycle rider is thrown into the air without a seat belt to keep him grounded.

Like all other drivers, motorcycle riders can be injured in any number of ways. With only two wheels to grip the road, bad weather and slippery streets can easily cause a motorcycle to lose traction and crash. In addition, given their size, it is easier for other drivers to lose a motorcycle in their “blind spot” while changing lanes or merging onto a busy highway.

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