SUV Defects & Auto Defects

Poorly designed or manufactured vehicles can be dangerous, and can cause serious injury or death.

Accidents can also be caused by a flaw in the design of the vehicle itself, as is the case in many SUV rollover accidents. In the case of a design flaw, people are often seriously injured because a vehicle fails to provide reasonable protection in the event of a collision or rollover.

The most important concept in vehicle defect liability cases is "crashworthiness". Crashworthiness is the ability of a vehicle to prevent injuries to the occupants in the event of a collision.

Crashworthiness features, which are designed to minimize occupant injuries, prevent ejection from the vehicle, and reduce the risk of fire, include: seat belts; crumple zones; and, airbags (including side impact protection).

The concept of crashworthiness can be used to hold a vehicle manufacturer liable for injuries sustained in a car accident because of a defect that was not the cause of the accident, but caused or made worse the injuries suffered in the accident. The key issue is whether the manufacturer designed the vehicle and its components so that it is safe for any reasonably foreseeable use. Because a vehicle's reasonably foreseeable use includes the possibility that it will be involved in a collision, a manufacturer's duty extends to the design of a vehicle that is reasonably safe should a collision occur.

Common issues involved with crash-worthiness and auto defects-related accidents include:

Victims may be able to recover damages for the ensuing injuries in a crash. Injuries often include spinal injury, brain injury, broken bones, lacerations, burns, paralysis and other catastrophic injury.

An experienced auto defect attorney can seek full compensation for the following:

At The Crosley Law Firm, P.C., we have the experience to successfully handle these serious cases.

If you or someone you know is aware of a SUV Defect or Auto Defect, call The Crosley Law Firm, P.C. at (210) 354-4500, complete the contact form or e-mail us for a no cost, no obligation consultation.