Category CAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Refusal To Recall A Number Of Jeep Vehicles

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured because of a defectively manufactured car Contact an experienced product liability lawyer today to discuss your options.

Recalls of cars and trucks are actually quite common. The NHTSA has a website called safercar.goiv at which consumers can search for recalls on their vehicles. A search for recalls on a 2005 Honda Civic turn up 7 recalls. In most cases, recalls apply to aftermarket parts that may have been installed by a repair shop, or to very small parts such as bolts, washers and so on. Normally, the remedy is to take the vehicle to a repair shop and have the potentially defective part repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s expense. A product liability attorney can help protect your rights. In some cases, however, the recall may be over a design defect that seriously hampers the safety of the vehicle, not only for those riding in it, but for anyone involved in an accident with the vehicle as well.

Speak with an experienced defective product attorney immediately if you or a loved one have been injured in an accident that you believe was caused by a defective car or truck. Even if the accident would have happened anyway but the defect made the damage worse, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the3 manufacturer for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering that directly result from the defective vehicle. Many car accident attorneys work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay them a fee only after they successfully recover compensation for you. For more information,contact a personal injury lawyer today.


Ford Motor Company Plans To File Appeal In A Case Of A Rear-End Collision

After a nearly $3 million jury award, Ford Motor Company plans to file and appeal in a case of a rear-end collision that resulted in permanent disability for the driver of a Ford Explorer, according to 9 News. In 2009, a Boulder man was rear-ended by another driver, when the recliner mechanism on the driver seat slipped. The seat dropped into a fully reclined position, and the man was thrown head-first into the back seat, where he suffered spinal cord damage in his upper neck. As a result of this serious spinal injury, the man has long-term disability in his speech, cognition, and visual functions. As a result of this disability, he was forced to give up his job as a physical therapist.

Has a car accident resulted in serious long-term disability for you or a family member? Contact a dedicated auto accident attorney immediately to discuss your options.

Many people question the size of jury awards in cases such as these. In fact, Ford is probably counting on that questioning in filing an appeal. However, when you consider the facts, the jury award may seem very reasonable. Some people have to give up their jobs because of disability; in some cases, they are never able to return to work. This lack of income will make paying for the long-term medical care, including doctor bills, possible surgical procedures, and occupational and physical therapy extremely expensive. If someone’s negligence causes a person a lifetime of medical bills, while also forcing that person to give up their chosen profession, it seems reasonable that the negligent party, not the innocent one, bear the brunt of that cost.

Contact a dedicated auto accident attorney today if you or a family member have suffered long-term injuries due to another person’s negligence in a car accident. You may be entitled to recover compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Knowing your rights is difficult, protecting them even harder. Many personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay your lawyer a fee only after he or she successfully recovers compensation for you. For more information, contact a auto accident lawyer today.