OneWheel Electric Skateboard Injury Attorneys in Pittsburgh

Liability for Defective Electric Skateboards

Through product liability laws, OneWheel and Future Motion can be held liable for the harm and dangers created by their products. All product makers have a legal obligation to only design, manufacture, and sell products that are reasonably safe and that do not put consumers at undue risk of injury. If a defect of any kind results in the injury of a consumer, it is only right to hold that product maker responsible for the damages and losses.

Different types of defects that could come into play for an electric skateboard lawsuit are:

• Design: It might be revealed that a flawed design with the electric skateboards is the direct cause of the pushback system and battery system failures.
• Manufacturing: A problem with the manufacturing process might have caused the electric skateboards to be made dissimilarly from the intended design, resulting in defects.
• Failure to warn: If the packaging and safety instructions included with the electric skateboards did not explain the pushback system or low battery system clearly enough, it might constitute a negligent failure to warn the consumer about the potential risks of the product.

Professional recognitions awarded to our attorneys and/or law firm include:

• AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Super Lawyers®
• Philadelphia Top Attorneys
• Pennsylvania Best of the Bar (2022)
• And many more 

Injuries Caused by OneWheel Skateboard Accidents

Most reports of OneWheel skateboard accidents involve the rider being bucked off the board due to it abruptly stopping. As such, most injuries reported in these accidents are related to sudden falls.

Electric skateboard accident injuries vary but often include:

• Broken bones
• Concussions and head injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Dental damage

According to the CPSC, at least four deaths have been linked to OneWheel electric skateboard malfunctions so far. It is believed that the fatal injuries were related to head or brain injuries in crashes or collisions with motor vehicles.

OneWheel Skateboard Lawsuit FAQ

Have lawsuits been filed against OneWheel already?

Consumers have already started to file lawsuits against OneWheel for injuries caused by the apparent defects of the company’s electric skateboard product.

Is there a class action lawsuit against OneWheel already? 

A class action lawsuit – which bands hundreds or thousands of plaintiffs into one plaintiff class to speed up the legal process – has not been formed against OneWheel. However, it is feasible that a court will approve a class action soon. National sales data show that tens of thousands of potentially dangerous products have been sold across the country, so there could be just as many potential plaintiffs.

How much do your OneWheel lawsuit attorneys charge?

We proudly offer contingency fee agreements for clients who were hurt by unsafe products. Under this payment system, you won’t have to pay any attorney fees unless we win the case for you. If we do win, the payment will be based on a percentage of any settlement or award, so it is never more than you can afford, either. This system makes it practically risk-free to pursue a OneWheel injury lawsuit.

Should you stop using your OneWheel skateboard?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has advised consumers to stop buying and using OneWheel electric skateboards and Future Motion electric skateboards after issuing a recall for each. It is not recommended that you or your child should keep using a OneWheel skateboard for any reason.