Beware of plastic wheel hubs – The Lovely Law Firm Injury Lawyers, South Carolina
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Beware of plastic wheel hubs

Exercise caution with products containing plastic wheel hubs

As manufacturers continue to try and save money on products by switching from metal to plastic parts, the risk is shifted to the end user. Since 2001, at least 8 consumer products and almost 1.5 million units have been recalled because of this danger. The top 5 seen:

  1. Hand Trucks
  2. Wheelbarrows
  3. Big Red Wagons
  4. Snow Throwers
  5. Boat Carts

The problem reveals itself when the consumer tries to inflate the wheels with an air compressor. The plastic wheel hubs, unlike the metal parts of the past, are prone to explode with the force of a handgun when the pressure is applied from the air compressor. These products are not adequately tested for weaknesses that would cause the failures, thus resulting in personal injury. Common injuries for these types of cases are:

  • Dismembered Fingers
  • Permanent Eye Damage or Blindness
  • Lacerations to the body
  • Fractured Teeth

If any of the above has happened to you or a loved one, we can investigate a potential product defect. Give us a call for a free case evaluation and to speak with a lawyer. 843-839-4111

Every case is different. Results vary.

Awards & Recognition

The attorneys at The Lovely Law Firm Injury Lawyers have been recognized by several respected legal organizations for their work representing injury victims throughout South Carolina. These recognitions reflect our commitment to helping clients who have been injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents, and other personal injury matters.

Attorney Justin M. Lovely has been recognized by Best Lawyers®a distinction based on peer reviews from fellow attorneys. Members of our firm have also been selected to The National Trial Lawyers® Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40, organizations that recognize attorneys for their professional accomplishments and trial advocacy.

Our attorneys have earned recognition from the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, organizations whose membership is limited to attorneys who have achieved significant case results on behalf of their clients. Additional honors include recognition from the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers (NAMIL), the South Carolina Association for Justice, and other professional legal organizations.

While every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, these awards and recognitions reflect our dedication to serving injury victims and their families throughout South Carolina.