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Onewheels are not just electric vehicles; they offer a unique and thrilling riding experience. With their self-balancing design and surf-like feel, they are popular for personal transportation and recreation. Riders control the Onewheel by shifting their body weight, which determines the speed and direction of the device. They can handle various types of terrain, making them perfect for leisure riding and off-road adventures.
Onewheels are equipped with sensors, gyroscopes, and a motor that helps maintain balance and provides propulsion. These sensors detect the rider’s movements, allowing the Onewheel to accelerate, brake, and turn. Depending on the model, they typically have a rechargeable battery and can reach speeds of around 12-20 mph.
The appeal of Onewheels lies in their versatility, compact design, and unique riding experience, which combines elements of skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. They are often used for short commutes, leisure riding, and even off-road adventures. However, as with any motorized vehicle, risks are involved.
Onewheels present a unique combination of risks due to their high speeds, self-balancing mechanism, and the need for precise rider control. The challenges of maintaining balance, navigating various terrains, and reacting quickly to unexpected obstacles can lead to accidents. The potential for sudden stops, caused by defective models heightens the danger, particularly at higher speeds.
At the Hollingsworth Law Firm, our Houston Onewheel injury attorneys represent Texas residents who have been injured while riding because of another person or party’s negligence and those who have been hurt or killed because of the product’s defects.
Here is what our Harris County personal injury lawyers want all Onewheel riders to know about their legal options to file a claim.
Are Onewheels Facing Defective Product Injury & Fatality Claims?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, some Onewheel models can suddenly stop balancing riders if the operational limits are exceeded, creating a high risk of severe crashes.
Federal regulators announced a recall last year for all Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards after reports surfaced of at least four fatalities and numerous injuries in recent years. The recall covers 300,000 skateboards produced by Future Motion, a California company.
Future Motion has been notified of numerous incidents involving their skateboards, including four deaths occurring between 2019 and 2021, along with serious injuries such as paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and ligament damage. The commission strongly recommends that all owners of the impacted Onewheel models discontinue use immediately.
The recall covers all models sold online and through independent retailers from January 2014 to September 2023. With tens of thousands of owners nationwide, the recall is intended to prevent any additional accidents caused by these potentially dangerous skateboards.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one while riding a defective Onewheel product, contact our skilled Houston personal injury lawyers to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim today.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Texas Onewheel Accidents, Injuries & Fatalities Caused by Negligence?
Several types of negligence can contribute to Onewheel accidents, injuries, and fatalities in Texas.
They include, but are not limited to:
Manufacturer Negligence
- Defective Design: If the Onewheel has a design flaw that makes it inherently unsafe, such as instability at certain speeds or inadequate braking mechanisms, the manufacturer could be liable for accidents resulting from these defects.
- Manufacturing Defects: Issues during the production process, such as faulty electrical components or poor assembly, can lead to malfunctions that cause accidents. If these defects are present, the manufacturer may be responsible for injuries.
- Inadequate Warnings or Instructions: If the manufacturer fails to provide clear and adequate warnings about the potential risks or proper use of the Onewheel, users might not be fully aware of the dangers, leading to accidents. The lack of comprehensive user instructions or safety guidelines can also be a form of negligence.
Retailer Negligence
- Failure to Communicate Warnings: Retailers who sell Onewheels without conveying known risks or recalling information provided by the manufacturer can be held liable if this omission contributes to an accident.
- Improper Maintenance of Rental Units: If a retailer or rental company provides Onewheels for rent but fails to properly maintain them, resulting in mechanical failures that lead to an accident, they may be liable for any resulting injuries.
Negligence by Other Road Users
- Drivers of Motor Vehicles: If a motorist drives recklessly, fails to yield, or is distracted, leading to a collision with an Onewheel rider, the driver can be held liable for the injuries sustained.
- Pedestrians or Cyclists: If a pedestrian or cyclist acts negligently, such as suddenly stepping into the path of an Onewheel or failing to follow traffic rules, they could be liable for any resulting accidents.
These types of negligence can interact, often complicating the determination of liability in Onewheel accidents. Our skilled Onewheel accident attorneys can investigate and pursue claims against the liable person or parties to ensure our injured clients or family members who have lost their loved ones in Onewheel accidents can seek the financial compensation outcome that will help them regain control of their lives.
We Also Focus on the Following Areas in Houston:
- 18-Wheeler Accident
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- Distracted Driving Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Drowsy Driving Accident
- E-Bike Accident
- Fatal Car Accidents
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- Multi-Vehicle Pileups
- Parking Lot Accidents
- Rear-End Collisions:
- Rollover Accidents
- Side-Swipes
- Single-Vehicle Accidents
- Speeding Accident
- T-Bone or Side-Impact Collisions
- Truck Accidents
Contact Our Dedicated Houston Onewheel Accident Lawyer Today
Contact our dedicated Houston Onewheel accident attorneys at the Hollingsworth Law Firm today for a free case evaluation. Call 713-637-4560 or contact us online.
Our skilled bilingual personal injury lawyers and support staff represent clients throughout Texas on a contingency basis. This means you never pay any legal fees unless we win your case. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to quality legal representation.
If you are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve, so are we. Let us take the lead.
Yes. General aviation law applies to all civilian aircraft regardless of whether they are commercial or private. If you have been injured in a military aircraft accident, the legal standard will differ. Our airplane accident attorneys can help you understand which laws were violated during your crash, so you understand the complete scope of your personal injury or wrongful death legal claim.
Before our skilled airplane accident attorneys can pursue the negligent party that caused our client’s injuries or the death of their loved one, a complete investigation must be completed first. Common parties that are liable for airplane crashes may include the aircraft’s owner and/or operator, manufacturer, or maintenance suppliers, to name a few.
After an airplane crash, there are going to be multiple parties interested in making these tragic circumstances go away quickly. Many injured parties and/or their family members would like to put this traumatic experience behind them as well, but the reality is, the insurance company is not looking out for your best interests. Contacting an experienced airplane accident attorney will ensure your rights are protected from the start, and that you have access to the maximum compensation for your complete damages.
At the Hollingsworth Law Firm, our skilled airplane accident attorneys review all personal injury cases during free consultations, so it costs nothing to share your story with our legal professionals. If you have a viable personal injury or wrongful death case, our attorney fees are defined by a percentage of the amount of money that is recovered in your lawsuit. That means no upfront legal fees, and no fees at all if we do not win your case.
While an estimated 96% of all personal injury cases end in a settlement outside of the courtroom, our law firm founder, Steve Hollingworth, has been the lead attorney in over 50 jury trials as lead counsel in over a dozen different Texas counties. Should your case go to trial, we will be ready to aggressively pursue the positive outcome you deserve in front of a judge and/or jury. The insurance company will value a case more if they know the firm is willing to go to trial. At the Hollingworth Law Firm, we are more than willing — we remain trial ready.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is responsible for investigating airplane accidents in Texas and throughout the United States.
If you are involved in an airplane accident in Texas, seek medical attention immediately and contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit against an airline if you are injured in an airplane accident.
If the airplane accident was caused by a third party, you may be able to file a lawsuit against that party in addition to the airline.
The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit after an airplane accident in Texas is generally two years from the date of the airplane accident.
Yes, you may be able to file a claim for wrongful death if a loved one dies in an airplane accident in Texas.
If an airplane accident occurs outside of Texas, the laws and regulations governing the accident may differ, so it is important to consult with a personal injury lawyer familiar with the laws in that jurisdiction.
Yes, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer of the airplane if it was a mechanical failure that caused the accident.
If the airplane accident was caused by air traffic control errors, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other responsible parties.
If the airplane accident was caused by weather conditions, it may be difficult to file a lawsuit, as weather is considered a natural occurrence.
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