Defective products often pose safety hazards to consumers but rarely is a hazard as pronounced as an automotive defect. Cars travel at high rates of speed on roadways congested with other vehicles. If a defective car part or system causes an accident, the results can be devasting to the occupants of the defective automobile and others involved in a collision. Research studies show that motor vehicle defects have contributed to car accident causes for decades in the United States, generating about two percent of car accidents. Contacting a Chicago defective product attorney can help you determine if you are entitled to compensation for auto defects and errors.
We expect a safe reliable car when we purchase a new or used vehicle, but some vehicles come with defects that impact safety as well as drivability. While a defective sound system is irritating, a defect in a car’s brakes is life-threatening. Common auto defects that cause car accidents in Chicago and elsewhere include:
In some cases, a vehicle’s design is defective. For instance, an SUV that’s too tall for its narrow wheelbase could have an increased likelihood of a rollover.
When a defective or faulty vehicle part fails while a motorist is operating the car on the roadway the results can be deadly for them and others. Common types of accidents caused by defective automobiles or defective parts include:
In defective auto accidents, it’s often the driver who is the key to proving manufacturer liability. The driver may report a brake failure, a problem with the steering, or headlights that went out in the moments before the accident. If you or someone you know have been in a car accident resulting from auto defects, contact our car accident attorneys in Chicago to file a claim today.
When a driver’s error causes an accident, the injury victim must prove their negligence and liability to make a successful compensation claim against their auto insurance. When an accident and injuries directly result from a defective auto part, it’s not necessary to prove negligence. Manufacturers have strict liability when their products cause an injury. Instead, the injury victim must prove that the part had one of the following types of defects:
It often takes a thorough investigation and consultation with subject matter experts to determine how a defective automobile or defective part caused an accident.
In a fault-based car accident state like Illinois, car accident injury victims must prove another party’s fault for the accident to recover compensation for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This aspect of a compensation claim becomes particularly complex when an automotive defect causes an accident. The experienced Chicago auto defect attorneys at Smith LaCien, LLP have the knowledge, experience, and resources required to prove your defective product accident claim. Contact our Chicago law office today so we can take action.
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