Did you know that hundreds of auto recalls happen every year, often without any widespread media coverage? When a recall is announced, it means that car manufacturers are acknowledging a problem with their vehicles.
Faulty parts and inadequate manufacturing can lead to serious issues, such as stuck accelerator pedals, non-deploying airbags, broken seat belts, and tire blowouts on the highway — posing life-threatening risks to you and your loved ones.
Automakers have an ethical and legal duty to make sure their vehicles are safe. If a manufacturer fails in this duty and their faulty product causes an accident, you have the right to hold them accountable.
COULD I HAVE A DEFECTIVE CAR CASE?
In the unfortunate event of a car accident, your car should be designed to protect you, regardless of who is at fault for the crash. While it’s easy to assume that drivers are solely responsible for car accidents, vehicle defects are often the root cause of serious injuries.
A few examples of when an auto product defect could be in play:
- Faulty fuel lines turn minor accidents into blazing fires.
- Defective seat belts cause severe abdominal, spinal or head injuries.
- Airbags deploy with excessive force or do not deploy at all.
- A defective seat breaks during an accident, causing serious injuries to the occupant.
- Vehicle rollovers are caused by faulty suspension design or result in roof crushes because of poor design.
- Faulty ignition switches cause loss of power steering and brakes and airbags fail to deploy.
- Recreational vehicles, limousines, passenger vans or other modified vehicles cause serious injury or death due to faulty design and manufacturing.
If you suspect that your injury was caused by a defective product, our trusted co-counsel is here to help. These skilled attorneys specialize in handling product defect claims and are dedicated to holding vehicle manufacturers accountable for their negligence.
WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?
We have six offices across Texas, including North and South Austin, Bryan/College Station, Waco, Killeen, and Tyler.
Our local personal injury lawyers also serve clients in areas such as Denton, McKinney, Flower Mound, Plano, Carrollton, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Arlington, Fort Worth, Waxahachie, Bastrop, Bellmead, Belton, Brenham, Buda, Caldwell, Georgetown, Harker Heights, Hearne, Kyle, Longview, Madisonville, McGregor, Navasota, New Braunfels, Pflugerville, Rockdale, Round Rock, San Antonio, San Marcos, and Temple.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a car product liability claim?
A car product liability claim arises when a defective vehicle or vehicle component causes or contributes to an accident or injury. These cases involve unsafe defects in the design, manufacturing, or warnings related to a vehicle or one of its parts.
What are the different types of vehicle defects?
Vehicle defect cases generally fall into three categories:
- Design defects – the vehicle or part was unsafe from the beginning
- Manufacturing defects – something went wrong during production or assembly
- Failure to warn – inadequate safety warnings or instructions about known risks
Some cases may involve more than one type of defect.
Can I still have a case if another driver caused the crash?
Yes. A defective vehicle or part may still have contributed to the crash or worsened your injuries, even if another driver was involved. In some cases, there may be both an auto accident claim and a product liability claim.
What compensation may be available in a car product liability case?
Compensation may include:
- Medical expenses and future treatment
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation costs
- Long-term care needs
- Property damage
- Emotional distress
How much does it cost to hire a car product liability lawyer?
Our trusted co-counsel handles car product liability cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees. You pay nothing unless you win your case.