Auto Defects
Southeast Pennsylvania
Auto Defect Claims Attorney
When driving, there are many things we cannot control. Road conditions, the actions of other drivers, the element of chance—all of them are capable of causing us to have an accident. 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, the vehicle fails to provide adequate safety in a foreseeable accident.
In other words, people are often seriously injured because a vehicle fails to provide reasonable protection in the event of a collision or roll over.
Common issues involved with crash-worthiness and auto defects-related accidents include:
- Seatbelt failure
- Tire failure
- Seatback collapse
- Door latch defects
- Roof crush
- Truck under-ride accidents
- Airbag failure
Vehicle design and crash-worthiness cases are very complex. They are defended very strenuously by the vehicle manufacturer because the design flaw is incorporated in an entire model line. Because of this, the time and expense involved in such claims is only justified in cases of catastrophic injury or death.
When there is an accident involving catastrophic injury or wrongful death where the crash-worthiness of the vehicle is in question, it is critical to perform a complete analysis of potential crash-worthiness claims before other related claims are resolved.
This is particularly true in car accidents where one or more of the drivers of the involved vehicles may be partially responsible for the accident itself. If related claims are resolved without taking into account possible crash-worthiness claims, the crash-worthiness claim might be adversely affected or unintentionally released before it is even started.
Mikus Law Associates has the experience, technical expertise and resources to successfully handle these claims. Attorney Kent Mikus’ background as a mechanical design engineer is invaluable in evaluating and developing those cases. And because of his unique ability to challenge the auto maker's engineering experts on their own terms, our firm has had a good deal of success in both trial and settlement recoveries.
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For a free consultation with a lawyer experienced in cases involving defective and dangerous motor vehicles, contact Mikus Law Associates in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, today.
