Defective Vehicle

Vehicles such as cars, trucks, SUVs, buses, ATVs, lawn mowers and tractors may be dangerous products if defective by design or there is an error in the manufacture of the vehicle or a component part.

AN EXAMPLE OF A VEHICULAR DESIGN DEFECT IS WHEN A ROOF COLLAPSES BECAUSE A PARTICULAR VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE SUPPORT TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN A ROLL-OVER, CAUSING TERRIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.

An example of a dangerous product due to a manufacturing defect is where a manufacturer uses contaminated metal to make a part and the part fails due to the defect. For example, if a tie-rod or other steering part broke due to metal with impurities in it or made to the wrong specification, this would be a manufacturing defect. In such cases, we may have the part examined by a metallurgist who can identify the cause of failure. Similarly, these issues can also apply to medical devices like hip replacements. If you suspect a manufacturing defect has led to your hip replacement failure, consulting with a hip implant attorney can be necessary in exploring your legal options and potentially seeking compensation.

Defects in cars, trucks, SUVs, buses and other vehicles include:

• Airbags – airbag inflicted injury, spontaneous deployment, non-deployment
• Automotive glass, lack of laminated glass
• Child restraints
• Electronic stability control
• Fuel system – post collision fuel fed fires
• Rollover – dangerous center of gravity and stability
• Roof crush
• Seat belt failures
• Seat design – seat back failure, seat track failure
• Tires – separation of treads, tires and rim mis-match is not uncommon

If possible, secure the vehicle after the crash or incident. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or unsafe vehicle, reach out to the personal injury attorneys at Feroleto Law. Call us at (716) 427-0244 or contact us today for immediate assistance.