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OneWheel Accident Attorneys in Fresno, California

Hurt in a OneWheel Accident in Fresno? Contact Us Today for a Free Case Review

At Nunes Law, Inc., our Fresno OneWheel accident lawyer provides personalized and results-focused legal representation to victims and families. If you or your loved one was hurt in an accident on a OneWheel skateboard, we are more than ready to help. Let us take the wheel to guide you through the legal claims process. For a free, no-obligation initial consultation with a top-tier California OneWheel injury lawyer, please contact us at our Fresno law office today.

OneWheel Accidents Can Cause Severe Injuries

The OneWheel is a self-balancing electric skateboard with a single large wheel in the center. Riders control speed and direction by leaning forward or backward. It is an increasingly popular product, and more than 300,000 OneWheels have been sold in the U.S. over the last few years.

Unfortunately, some serious safety concerns have been raised about the OneWheel. Indeed, in October of 2023, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) noted that Future Motion—the Santa Cruz, CA-based company that makes the self-balancing skateboard—announced a product safety recall for all models of the OneWheel.

Notably, the product safety recall came after the company “received dozens of reports of incidents involving the electric skateboards, including four reported deaths between 2019 and 2021 and injuries such as traumatic brain injury, concussion, paralysis, upper-body fractures, lower-body fractures, and ligament damage.”

What to Do After a OneWheel Accident in Fresno

An Overview of Liability for OneWheel Accidents in California

Were you hurt in an accident on a OneWheel self-balancing skateboard in Fresno or elsewhere in the San Joaquin Valley? You may have a claim for compensation. It is imperative that your injuries receive prompt care and that your accident is thoroughly investigated. A OneWheel accident injury case will generally fall into one of the following two categories:

Negligence Claim: Your OneWheel accident claim may be a negligence claim. In California, a negligence claim for a OneWheel accident can be filed if a driver, truck company, property owner, or another party is responsible for causing your injuries through carelessness or recklessness. For example, imagine you were riding a OneWheel, and a distracted driver ran a red light and struck you while you were in a crosswalk. You can file a personal injury claim against them (and their insurer) to seek compensation for your injuries.
Product Liability Claim: In California, manufacturers can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by a dangerous and defective product. A product liability claim may be pursued if the OneWheel accident resulted from a defect in the product. In California, manufacturers can be held liable if the OneWheel had a design, manufacturing, or warning defect that contributed to the accident. To be clear, with this type of claim, the injured victim does not need to prove negligence by the defendant. Instead, they only need to show the defect and its role in causing the injury.

We Fight for the Maximum Compensation for Injured Victims

Following any type of OneWheel accident, you need money to pay for your medical bills and provide for your family. In California, injured victims have the right to seek compensation for their economic losses and their non-economic damages. Sadly, the insurance companies that defend personal injury cases fight to pay out as little as possible. Our Fresno, CA, OneWheel accident lawyer can help. You may be entitled to recover financial compensation for:

Property damage (OneWheel replacement);
Emergency medical treatment;
Hospital bills and other medical costs;
Loss of wages, including diminished future earnings;
Pain and suffering;
Disability or disfigurement; and
Wrongful death of a family member.

A Two-Year Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

All accident claims are subject to strict legal deadlines—and OneWheel injury cases are certainly not an exception to the rule. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, there is a two-year statute of limitations to bring a claim. The statute of limitations is accurate as of September 2024. Very narrow exceptions are all that apply. If you fail to file your OneWheel accident claim in a timely manner, you may not be able to recover compensation. Be proactive: Consult with our Fresno OneWheel accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Why Injured Victims Trust California OneWheel Injury Lawyer Frank Nunes

OneWheel accident injury claims are complicated. You do not have to try to take on the legal claims process alone. Our founder and principal attorney Frank Nunes is a former Tulare County District Attorney who uses his vast experience to fight for the rights of the people who need help the most—victims and families. Our client reviews tell the story best. Along with other things, our Fresno OneWheel injury attorney is prepared to:

Conduct a free, in-depth review and evaluation of your personal injury claim;
Investigate the OneWheel accident—gathering relevant evidence;
Handle the paperwork and settlement process with insurers; and
Take aggressive legal action to help you secure the maximum compensation.

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Contact Our Fresno OneWheel Accident Attorney Today

At Nunes Law, Inc., our Fresno OneWheel accident lawyer is a skilled, experienced advocate for justice. You need compensation after an accident. If you or your family member was hurt in a OneWheel accident, we are here to help. Contact us today for your free, no-strings-attached initial consultation. From our Fresno law office, we handle OneWheel injury cases throughout the San Joaquin Valley, including in Fresno County, Tulare County, Madera County, and Merced County.