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The orange and black model numbers 125SX, 150SX, 250XC-W, and 300XC-W 2009 KTM off road motorcycle have been recalled by the manufacturer in conjunction with The Consumer Product Safety Commission. The reason for the recall is because of a defect that has been uncovered by the manufacturer. The concern is over a possible dislodging of the front fork inner tube from the fork axle. The front fork inner tube may crack as well. A front fork inner tube crack or dislodge may cause serious injury or death to the driver and passengers of the affected KTM Off Road Motorcycles.

Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most serious types of accidents. Victims of motorcycle accidents may suffer from brain damage, paralysis, burn injuries, broken bones, bodily cuts and road rash.  When a defective product is the cause for a motorcycle accident, the manufacturer is liable for the injuries sustained and the financial implications surrounding the accident. These financial implications include: medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of lifestyle, and loss of quality life in marriage.

Owners of the affected motorcycles are advised to immediately refrain from using the bike. Owners may contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 to schedule a free repair. Furthermore, it is important for people that own motorcycles to proceed with regular maintenance and check ups for their vehicles. Thousands of people are injured and die because of motorcycle accidents each year. Many of these injuries are caused by defective parts on motorcycles.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of a suspected defect in a motorcycle, contact Burton Padove. Burton Padove has resources available to him that can help to establish the validity of defective product claims. Also, feel free to contact Burton Padove about any type of motorcycle or auto accident.

Burton Padove has been defending the legal rights of motorcycle and auto accident victims for nearly thirty years. He can be reached at 219-836-2200 or 877-446-5294 for nationwide callers.

Do you use your cell phone while driving? Have you texted a friend while driving? Has something caught your eye that has prompted you to take a picture while driving? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you may have been considered as distracted as a drunk driver. That's right, a study conducted by the University of Utah in 2006 showed that people using cell phones while driving are as distracted as drunk drivers. To make matters worse, it has been estimated by the AAA that roughly 3 million auto accidents are caused by distraction in driving.

Let's face it, using cell phones in any capacity while driving can lead to other distractions. Cell phone use can contribute to tunnel vision. Cell phone use can limit our ability to scan the road. Cell phone use may lead to being lax when performing activities required for driving such as using blinkers and rear view mirrors. In fact, people that perform other activities while driving tend to reduce their speed when compared to drivers that are not multi-tasking.

There are also laws in the making to safeguard against cell phone drivers. At first glance, it appears that some of the tougher laws are targeted toward teenagers. Several states have banned teens from texting while driving. Yet, no one is suspected to ultimately be immune from cell phone driving laws that will better restrict people of all ages from using cell phones while driving.

Tips for Safe Driving

1. If you receive a phone call or text while driving and have to respond, pull off the road.

2. Remember that eating and tending to a child are just as distracting as using a cell phone while driving.

3. Allow other people in the car to make calls for you or respond to texts for you.

4. Refrain from calling, texting, accessing the Internet, watching videos, playing video games, and searching MP3 devices while driving.

Burton Padove a volunteer state coordinator and lobbies extensively for highway and trucking safety through CRASH (Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways). He is also a member of FocusDriven, a non profit organization dedicated to improving safety through better laws about cell phone use while driving. If you have been injured by a driver using a cell phone, call Burton Padove for a free consultation at 219-836-2200 or 877-446-5294 for nationwide callers.