There were 16 injuries occurring from MTD exploding tires, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations. Over 130,000 MTD snow throwers have been sold. It is important if you or someone you know owns this thrower to not use it and send the product in for recall as soon as possible. If you have been injured, contact Warshafsky Law Firm to talk to the lawyers who have represented dozens of victims.
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MTD Products, Inc. is the maker of small engine machinery based out of Cleveland, Ohio. Their equipment can be purchased at any major retailer from Home Depot to Walmart. In 2006, MTD recalled a series of defective snow blowers from their 2005-2006 Snow Thrower 300 series. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel cites Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt and Craftsman among popular MTD brands, along with:
A large treaded snowblower tire is out of air. Sub-freezing temperatures have left the plastic rim brittle and cracked. As the owner inflates the tire, the pressure causes an explosion. Shrapnelized wheel rim flies everywhere. From here, the story goes in a number of different directions. Sometimes hands are terribly lacerated. Sometimes fingers stop working. Sometimes faces are lacerated and facial bones are broken. When MTD Products, Inc., chose to use plastic rims for their snow thrower tires, they created a time bomb that would seriously injure many of their customers.
Warshafsky has represented dozens of victims and has held MTD accountable for those injuries. Victims with injuries, both serious and smaller, were compensated for those injuries.
The defective product line had been manufactured using a composite plastic rim prone to extreme mechanical failure during tire inflation. Since release, hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals have been injured. A substantial percentage of MTD’s dangerous snow blowers still exist in the homes of uninformed residents. Many have not yet received compensation for their injuries. The good news is our personal injury attorneys are experienced in MTD snow blower wheel liability cases to give you and your loved ones due recourse for bodily damage inflicted by these unsafe, defective products.
Warshafsky personal injury law firm is equipped with proven attorneys who achieve the highest compensation for victims. These exploding snow thrower wheel rims often result in broken hands and fingers, lacerations, and even facial injuries. Our product liability attorneys at Warshafsky Law Firm have handled many claims against MTD and continue to receive multiple referrals for this specific type of litigation. Our personal injury lawyers contend the manufacturer created a product with substandard safety considerations in using plastic wheel rims. The plastic became increasingly brittle with time and exposure to the elements. When inflating tires, pressure increases on the rim resulting in a violent explosion. If you or someone you love has been injured due to exploding MTD snow blower wheel rims, Warshafsky personal injury attorneys provide risk-free representation. You won’t owe a single fee until your product liability case is won.
No other personal injury law firm can prosecute exploding snowblower wheel litigation as effectively as Warshafsky. Our experience in products liability allows us to recover maximum damages on behalf of our clients. With our extensive history of prosecuting MTD for exploding plastic rims, other firms regularly recommend Warshafsky for exploding snow thrower tire rim cases.
To sue a company for a defective product, there are three criteria a plaintiff must prove: 1. The product was sold in a hazardous condition 2. The seller or manufacturer knew the product would reach the consumer in that state 3. The product caused the injury or harm
Yes, you can sue after a recall in Wisconsin if you have sustained damages. Recall remedies are typically made in addition to other legal remedies. Even though a manufacturer has recalled their product if you were injured as a result of the defect you may have a legal case.
A product liability lawsuit is caused by manufacturers of defective products. Product liability lawsuits are intended to get you compensation for your injuries, medical expenses and pain & suffering. If you were injured by a defective product, you should contact a personal injury attorney and seek compensation.
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