Nov 25 2008
Automotive Defects
Auto manufacturers are aware, through their own testing as well as available research, that there are safety concerns associated with certain design features of their vehicles. For instance, the higher center of gravity in many SUVs renders them more likely to roll over in the event of a corrective or evasive maneuver, or in an accident. Additionally, weak roof, roof pillar and door structures that fail to maintain their integrity in a collision can result in roof crush or intrusion into the passenger compartment, causing serious and fatal injuries to even belted occupants. Inadequate seat, seatbelt and airbag designs can also result in failures that increase injuries in the event of an accident.
The serious head and spinal cord injuries that occur as a result of automotive design and manufacturing defects often require a lifetime of medical treatment as well as compensation for lost earnings. Economic losses resulting from such injuries are frequently in the millions of dollars. Product defect cases against auto manufacturers are complex and costly to pursue, and require extraordinary legal and technical expertise.