Onewheel, the newest transportation trend to hit the sidewalks and streets, is facing legal trouble after several riders report being seriously injured when the battery dyed, sending them into a dangerous nosedive. Lawsuits filed against the manufacturer of Onewheel indicate that in some cases, the accidents proved fatal.
At Bailey Cowan Heckaman, our trial lawyers help hold negligent manufacturers accountable for the dangerous products they sell. Over the last 30 years, we have represented thousands of clients across the United States, obtaining favorable recoveries on their behalf.
If you have been injured while riding a Onewheel, contact our office at 713-425-7100 to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.
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Onewheel is a self-balancing electric skateboard made by California-based Future Motion Inc. The Onewheel hit the market in 2015 to great fanfare. Described as easy-to-use, the motorized boards were frequently used by adventure junkies and novices alike. Depending on the model, the device can travel up to 20 miles per hour.
Shortly after gaining popularity, news agencies picked up reports of Onewheel related accidents, including 3 wrongful death lawsuits. As noted by the Daily Hornet, many of the Onewheel injuries and fatalities occurred when the device lost power causing the machine to shut down and launching the rider into a nosedive.
Allegations against the company include that the maker of Onewheel failed to warn consumers of the potential dangers in using the product and engaged in false and misleading advertising. Additionally, claims filed against the company indicate that the device contained a design defect.
The product liability lawyers at BCH Law have already filed multiple lawsuits on behalf of individuals injured or killed in Onewheel nosedive and “pushback” accidents. If you or a loved one has sustained injury in a Onewheel accident, contact our office at 713-425-7100.
Reports show that when the Onewheel battery dies, the device shuts down suddenly. Riders are then propelled forward in a nosedive. Ejection from the motorized board onto hard pavement has resulted in severe, catastrophic injuries and, in some cases, has been deadly.
Injuries commonly sustained in Onewheel “nosedive” accidents:
BCH Law continues to pursue justice for individuals who have been injured or killed while riding a Onewheel. The device’s propensity to abruptly shut off while in motion has resulted in several life-threatening, serious injuries and multiple wrongful deaths. Riders are often thrown suddenly and violently to the ground mid-ride at a high rate of speed.
