San Jose Auto Product Liability Injury Attorneys
Auto Product Liability Injuries
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a freeway or a surface street crash, an investigation could reveal that a defective auto product was to blame. For instance, defective brakes or balding/deflated tires may have made your vehicle more susceptible to damage. This essay will look at common types of auto product liability injuries.
Examples:
Airbags are safety devices designed to protect drivers and passengers against shock impacts. These devices suddenly inflate upon impact and absorb some of the force of a crash. In some cases, however, airbags may fail to inflate or may inflate only partially; as a result of this defect, a passenger or a driver might suffer serious injuries. Alternatively, an airbag might go off for no reason and thus cause you to veer off into a lane and get into an accident.
2. Defective Brakes
This is every driver's nightmare. You drive up to an intersection and step on the brake pedal. only to find that your vehicle has no response. As a result, you sail through the intersection and get sideswiped by an oncoming vehicle and get injured. The manufacturer, designer, or mechanic responsible for the brake problem can be sued, and you can collect compensation for things like your medical bills, injuries, and property damage.
3. Balding/Deflating Tires
For example, you might be driving along on a stretch of Wine Country, when your right front tire suddenly loses its air. As a result, you wind up skidding off the road and slamming headlong into a tree. In this case, the designer or manufacturer of the defective tire could be held to account for your injuries, suffering, and other damages.
Linking the Defect to your Injuries
Your Northern California auto product liability lawyer will build a "cause and effect" argument linking the product defect to your damages. You must show that some party, such as a manufacturer, marketer, mechanic, or other entity who serviced or produced the defective part, failed to provide a "duty of care" to you. As a result of an error of omission or act of carelessness or negligence, a defective auto part caused or contributed to your crash. Many factors can complicate the case. For instance, if you were somehow at fault -- for instance, if you had been speeding or driving under the influence, your case gets far more complicated.
Rather than trying to piece out your strategy by yourself, connect with a reputable and experienced law firm to go over your rights and obligations. The team at Van Der Walde & Associates can give you a free consultation. Call their offices today at (877) 862-6288, or learn more at www.vanderwalde.com.
