San Jose Auto Product Liability Lawyers
Car manufacturers have an obligation to sell products that are safe. Whether that product is a brand new automobile, tires, or brakes, all car parts are manufactured with the safety of the consumer in mind. However, there are always instances where seemingly safe products turn out to be flawed in some way. When this happens, it is extremely important to have a skilled California personal injury lawyer on your side that will fight for your rights and make sure that those who are negligent are held accountable for their actions.
Auto product liability can take on a variety of forms:
- Car design: Top heavy vehicles, almost as tall as their wheel base is wide, have a higher propensity for rolling over, thus posing added risk to consumers. Another example is improperly designed windshields that catch enough window-glare to seriously impair visibility while driving.
- Materials used: As with any product, the parts used must be proven not to unreasonably fail and must not create dangerous situations when they are put to use
- Product recalls: If a manufacturer discovers a flaw in its product, and consumers of that product are not promptly notified of said flaw, then consumers may experience injury or other impairment as the result of the flaw
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 41,059 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2007. While the vast majority of those accidents were undoubtedly caused by driver negligence, there is a portion of them that were probably caused by auto product defects that resulted in diminished vehicle performance and loss of control of the vehicle. Automobile and automobile parts manufacturers have an obligation to create and sell products that are safe, and that do not pose unreasonable risk when they are used as instructed. Though safety measures are taken into consideration, unforeseen risks often arise, and it is the duty of manufacturers to promptly warn consumers of these new dangers. If a proper product recall is not declared, or a warning is not issued affording consumers every opportunity of safeguarding their well-being, then the product's manufacturer is responsible and can be held liable for damages resulting from the newly discovered risk.
If you or a loved one has been negatively impacted as the result of auto product defects, don't hesitate to contact a skilled California auto product liability attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our knowledgeable lawyers will examine the circumstances surrounding your auto product liability case, and will see to it that negligible are held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. Please call Van Der Walde & Associates today at 877-862-6288 for a free consultation.
