Auto Products Liability Cases
Products Liability Attorney in the San Fernando Valley - (818) 783-8446
Searching for a lawyer for your auto products liability case in the San
Fernando Valley or anywhere else in Southern California? Here at the Law
Offices of Joel Parker, I handle all types of automotive products liability
cases. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as the result of a
defective auto part, the car manufacturer could be held responsible for
any damages.
Here at the Law Offices of Joel Parker, I have recovered over $65 million
in verdicts and settlements for injured clients.
Contact my firm today for a free consultation so I can
review your case without any financial obligation.
With these types of injury claims, the accident itself is sometimes caused
by a negligent driver, but injuries can also occur because there is a
vehicle malfunction. If you have been in an accident and your vehicle
did not protect you or failed to operate the way that it should, and that
caused your injury, you should take immediate legal action. Call to speak
with a personal injury lawyer from my firm today to find out if you have a case!
What constitutes a defective auto product?
Whenever a vehicle malfunctions, it could lead to
catastrophic injuries for the driver or the passengers inside. Typically, the root of the problem
lies in the automobile design or in defective car parts that were not
made or installed properly on the vehicle. If you are unsure as to whether
your case was caused by a defective auto product, we will need to do a
little further investigation into your case. My firm can look deeper to
ensure that your vehicle has all the standard and required parts and components
that it should have. Beyond that, the vehicle can undergo a thorough inspection
to make sure that all of the parts installed in the vehicle were not salvaged,
altered, or dismantled in any way.
When filing a
products liability claim, it is vital that you obtain an experienced attorney before filing
any claims and settling your case. This is crucial because the at-fault
party and the insurance adjusters will be looking for ways to shift liability
back onto you and to find a reason to deny you compensation. If you think
you have a potential case, get an attorney involved as soon as possible.
Here at my firm, I deal with auto products liability cases on a regular
basis. I know what evidence to look for and how to preserve it and use
it for your benefit. With every auto products liability case that I take
on, there is usually one of three major forms of negligence involved.
Those include:
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Design Defect - The way the car manufacturer designed the vehicle leaves drivers and
passengers in danger of injury. If their chosen design creates a higher
risk of harm, that could be the major cause for your injury. For example,
if the designer chose to put the fuel tank in a place where it could be
easily crushed or broken, and thereby cause the car to catch fire in the
event of a crash.
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Manufacturing Defect - While manufacturing the vehicle, there was a negligent act or some type
of omission that made the vehicle unsafe for operation. The most common
example of this is with tires or seat belts. If a tire is not manufactured
correctly, the tread could end up coming undone, causing separation, which
could lead to a tire blowout and a possible rollover.
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Warning Defect - When the vehicle does not contain the proper warning labels to inform
drivers or passengers of possible dangers or risks, you could have a possible
case. This form of negligence is referred to as "failure to warn"
because ultimately the manufacturer was aware of the problem but did not
inform the consumer of those possible dangers on any type of warning label.
San Fernando Valley Injury Lawyer with 40 Years of Experience
Have you been injured in an accident? If your injuries were due to a defective
auto product like an air bag, door latch, tire, seat belt or roof crush
case then I can help you establish fault. Let my firm hold the vehicle
manufacturer or designer accountable for their oversight. My firm also
provides aggressive and compassionate legal support to families who have
lost a loved one in a tragic accident as the result of a defective auto product.
Call (818) 783-8446 to speak with a San Fernando Valley injury lawyer about
your auto products liability case.