CAR DEFECTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY MAY BE RESPONSIBILITY OF LARGE CAR MANUFACTURERS—CALL SAN FRANCISCO PERSONAL INJURYS ATTORNEY (Part 2 of 2)
Car manufacturers are not only responsible for the faulty design of their cars, but may also be responsible for the malfunction of the car parts. Depending on the part of the car that malfunctioned, the case could be considered to be a strict liability case, which means that the company would be responsible even if the owner of the car did not act wrongfully. However, there may be other malfunctions that may not be held to a strict liability standard, and the victim would have to show negligence. For example, a faulty wheel axle would likely be strict liability, but a faulty head rest would likely not be.
In another case in San Francisco on May 27, 2009, Dax Pierson won an $18.3 million verdict against Ford Motor Company for the injuries that he suffered in an accident in 2005. The accident also resulted in a roll over and Pierson lost complete use of his legs, and can only use his arms in a limited capacity. Ford was found responsible for his injuries because there was a defective seat latching mechanism that malfunctioned and caused his seat to come loose, and ultimately resulted in Pierson hitting his head on the roof of the van. Pierson’s damages were $12.3 million for past and future medical expenses and lost earnings, and $6 million for pain and suffering.
Not all car accidents may be attributed to the negligence of the manufacturer or a defect, but when there is a defect that causes injury and likely could have been prevented, then the victim may be compensated. In order to determine whether your injuries may be compensated, then you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our attorneys have faced large insurance companies and corporations and won lawsuits. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about product liability.
Want to know more about car defects and rollover accidents? Go to part 1: ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS MAY OCCUR MORE OFTEN IN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES—CALL BAY AREA ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 1 of 2)
