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Steve Lombardi
by Steve Lombardi
Iowa civil trial, workers' compensation and personal injury lawyer

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6/23/2011
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Is your Motorcycle Accident from Axle Fatigue?

Here is an interesting article with the idea that some of these unexplained motorcycle crashes may not be from errant deer running across the street. Perhaps saving the motorcycle is worth the effort and then having the axle tested to see if it broke. Deer or axle fatigue? 
Motorcycle Axle Failure Now that summer is here, a lot of people are going to be dusting off their motorcycles and pulling them out of the garage for some good weather riding. Be sure to inspect the bike thoroughly though, as improper maintenance can lead to unfortunate results. J.E.I. Metallurgical, Inc. was requested to perform a metallurgical failure analysis to determine the cause of failure after the separation of a drive chain and rear wheel/axle from a custom motorcycle. Metallurgical Failure Analysis Metallurgical Failure Analysis is a scientific process in which a cracked or fractured piece of equipment or weld is analyzed to determine the cause of failure. Metallurgical failure analysis begins with visual examination, photo-documentation and microscopic examination. This non-destructive phase of examination may be followed by laboratory testing. The laboratory phase of metallurgical failure analysis involves cutting samples from fractured or cracked, conducting a microscopic examination of the fracture or crack, cutting, mounting and polishing samples for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), microstructural examination, microhardness testing and profiling, chemical analysis, etc. The goal of the process is usually to ascertain why the component cracked or fractured, i.e., causation of the crack or failure. 
 


Category: ATV, Bike & Motorcycle Accidents

Labels: accidents analysis axle fatigue iowa motorcycle

Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident or wreck?  Do you need a lawyer to assist you? Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Lombardi Law Firm has litigated in the area of motorcycle accidents since 1981.

We try to make our website an interesting source of information for all people who may have suffered an injury or been killed. We attempt to provide information that makes you more aware of how to avoid injury and death.  We are here to assist you to stay safe or if injured or killed to assist with your legal claim for civil damages. Call us if you have legal questions or if you have safety questions. (515-222-1110) We are willing to assist you in finding answers to your questions and regularly write about safety questions that readers bring to our attention. Good luck on the job and be safe. Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer in Iowa, but prides himself on doing more than just practicing law. Join us in keeping the construction site safe.

If you or your spouse is involved in any kind of accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim. Steve Lombardi has more than 28 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses from construction accidents and injuries. We don't charge you to talk with Mr. Lombardi to find out if you have a case. Don't delay call him today. Attorney Lombardi writes for blogs at The Verdict on Lombardi Law Firm and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site.

Know your rights, act proactively and protect yourself.

 Steve Lombardi, Attorney


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