Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
Most of the bicycle accident lawsuits that are pursued involve a cyclist who was struck by a motorists. The National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports approximately 750 people annually die in bicycle crashes on public ways, with most of those occurring after the cyclist is struck by a car or other vehicle. 
However some of these cases – as well as bike accidents that don’t involve cars – may be caused in whole or in part by a defective bicycle.
There are a host of potential defects that bicycles can have that could render them unsafe or even cause a crash. Some of those issues include:
- Faulty frame welds
- Brake issues
- Pedals that come loose during operation
- Broken chains or other drive train component problems
- Tubes or tires that pop or blow out
