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If you went through a car accident which was caused by a defective auto component, you have the legal right to seek financial compensation. Please contact our attorney and he will promptly review your case.
Since the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which was enforced in 1966, over 66 million auto parts and components have been recalled because of serious defects in manufacturing across the country. Furthermore, approximately 390 million cars, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles have been recalled due to safety concerns.
Poorly designed, faultily produced or mismarketed car parts may lead to serious injury or wrongful death, whether on their own or in the unfortunate case of a car accident. In Miami, there were over 65,000 car accidents throughout 2017, which places Florida among the states with the highest number of car accidents.
There are numerous auto components that may fail to work properly when the car is running and thereby multiple injuries drives and passengers are at risk of sustaining. The following are only some of the situations concerning defective auto components which can occur:
When it comes to the injuries drivers and passengers can suffer following a car accident that was the result of a defective auto component, they can be numerous and range in severity. However, a car accident caused by a malfunctioning auto part may also lead to death. The injuries below are the most common in the case of a car accident stemming from a defective auto component:
Inadequate warnings of any dangerous aspects of the vehicle, such as failure to place a warning label where required, which would not be obvious to the average consumer can be a solid reason to hold the car manufacturer liable for the harm caused by the defective auto part. A vehicle may be considered defective if there is a manufacturing defect or a design defect.
A defective auto component can come from the automobile manufacturer itself or from a separate manufacturer, such as a tire manufacturer. Even automobile accessories can be defective and may lead to serious or catastrophic accidents. There are thousands of recalls for car and truck parts every year and many occur only after terrible car accidents in which people get seriously injured happen. The most commonly recalled auto parts include:
When there are consistent reports of accidents involving a specific vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gets involved. They usually conduct their own investigation or order the investigation to be conducted by another organization. If the investigative party finds a common defect affecting all of the vehicles, the agency will announce the recall. Unfortunately, the recalls are made too late, after several car accidents have already occurred. Some of the most recent cars recall due to faulty auto parts are:
When the driver, the passengers, or the pedestrians get injured in a car accident, the manufacturer of the vehicle or the seller can be held liable if one of the components of the car was found to be defective. Our law firm collaborates with auto technicians and accident reconstruction specialists who will carefully investigate the specific circumstances involving your car accident and our attorney will thoroughly evaluate your case.
For a product liability claim against the auto manufacturer, the attorney will need to prove that:
In the case of a car accident, the car itself represents the main piece of evidence. Therefore, it is crucial for you to preserve it for a complete investigation by refraining to make repairs to it or alter it in any other way following the accident.
Florida’s Lemon Law regarding new defective cars was established to protect consumer rights if a new motor vehicle fails to meet the manufacturer’s warranty after a certain number of repair attempts. It covers vehicles sold, transferred, or leased in the state of Florida which were used primarily for personal or family-related purposes, excluding off-road vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, the living facilities of recreation vehicles, and trucks over 10,000 lbs. In order to qualify, a minimum of 3 repair attempts have to be made or, in other words, 30 calendar days out of service must pass. The coverage period is either 18 months or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first). To receive a refund or a replacement of the car from the manufacturer under Florida’s Lemon Law, contact us for legal assistance with filing a claim.
Our attorney has vast experience with recovering compensation for clients who suffered serious injuries due to negligently designed or manufactured vehicles or auto components which resulted in a serious car accident.
If you find yourself in this situation, do not hesitate to reach out to us for the legal guidance you need. Determining liability in the event of a vehicle part malfunction can be challenging. It requires a solid and unquestionable proof, which we are qualified to gather on your behalf. We will pursue your case, regardless of the complexity of your situation, and eventually, recover the compensation you deserve.
