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St. Petersburg Motorcyclists: Do You Own An Indian Motorcycle?


Regardless of where you're at in The Sunshine State, there's a good chance you're going to see a motorcycle or two rolling down the street. Even right here in St. Petersburg on Central Avenue, 4th Avenue N, and other roads, you're almost guaranteed to see bikes from time to time. That's because motorcycle enthusiasts can be found all across Florida.

Don't merely take our word for it, though. Instead, look at this figure. According to Statista, only California had more registered motorcycles than Florida in 2019. That year, The Sunshine State accounted for 620,077 of the said vehicles. The point is that motorcycles are everywhere, even right here in our own backyards.

Are you the proud owner of a bike in the area? If so, some readers have probably seen you around, but that isn't the concern. We need to inform you of an issue our firm has learned of with Indian motorcycles. Hence, if that's the type of vehicle parked at your residence or your interest is piqued for another reason, read on to the next section to learn more.

4,653 Indian Motorcycles


It has come to our attention that 4,653 year model 2022 Indian motorcycles in circulation may have problems. These units could potentially have kickstands that do not retract correctly. This might not sound like a huge deal, but it can be. A kickstand that fails to retract properly increases the risk of a crash.

Thus, you could be riding along, minding your own business, only to wipe out because the malfunctioning piece catches on the ground/road. Then, if an accident happens, you can get injured or killed. However, for these purposes, we'll focus more on the injury aspect. Now, the question is, "What Indian motorcycles are affected?". The impacted models include:

  1. Chief

  2. Chief Bobber

  3. Chief Bobber Darkhorse

  4. Chief Darkhorse

  5. Super Chief

  6. Super Chief Limited


If you own one of these bikes, pay close attention to make sure you don't get hurt by this issue. It may even be a good idea to park the motorcycle for a bit while you contact your dealer. Ask the representative you talk to if a remedy is available and how you should proceed to rectify the dilemma.

Should You Seek Compensation?


Sometimes, manufacturers are negligent in various ways, and defective products make it into the hands of consumers. Then, those people get severely injured from no fault of their own. Rather, they only use the items as they were intended to be used and got hurt for their trouble. Damages will vary because no two accidents are the same. However, some of the common issues motorcycle operators face after wrecks include broken bones, burns, traumatic brain injuries, and paralysis.

If you've been to a doctor in St. Petersburg or anywhere lately, you know healthcare costs feel like they're out of control these days. Yet, these examples will show anyone who isn't familiar with the prices a better idea of some of the expenses motorcyclists could be looking at following crashes. According to research, a CAT scan or CT Scan is a noninvasive exam that doctors use to determine the extent of trauma. This test usually runs between $300 and $2,500.

Almost everyone has heard of x-rays. They're perfect for diagnosing fractured or broken bones and other issues. These solutions have been around what feels like forever, but they still cost a pretty penny at between $260 to $460. So, unless you want recovery costs getting out of hand for injuries you didn't cause, yes, you should seek compensation for your damages. Contact us to schedule your free case evaluation with The St. Pete Lawyer today.