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Vehicle accidents are not always the result of one person’s careless driving. Sometimes, they can be the result of defective parts that hindered the vehicle’s ability to avoid the accident. These can be the most difficult kind of accidents because you could be deemed at fault even though you could have avoided an accident under better circumstances.

Auto defect injuries will almost always result in a product liability claim that can hold the part or vehicle manufacturer liable for the plaintiff’s injuries. These cases can be tricky and can last a long time but can be well worth it to gain compensation for your medical injuries and much more.

For this article, we will discuss a few common vehicle defects that have led to accidents, the kinds of injuries that could result from these defects, and what kind of legal action you can take if you feel you were a victim of a vehicle defect.

Types of Vehicle Defects Leading To Injuries

Vehicles are composed of many different parts that work together to make cars drive safely. However, it is well known that these parts may not always work as perfectly as intended. Sometimes, this can affect a whole line of cars and result in similar injuries for many different people. Some of these vehicle defects include:

• Airbag defects
• Ignition defects
• Brake defects
• Tire defects
• Fuel system defects
• Design defects

Airbag defects are among the most common kinds of defects that have been found in vehicles. Millions of airbags have had to be recalled over time due to product liability lawsuits against their manufacturers.

Of course, a defective airbag is something the driver would never know about until it deploys at the wrong time or with an improper amount of force. Defective airbags can cause neck injuries, head injuries, and even death in the worst of cases.

Defective ignitions are also a very deadly defect that can cause someone to lose control of their car and cause an accident. Sometimes an ignition can fall out of place while the vehicle is driving and cause it to lose power.

When a vehicle loses power, it can lose function of its brakes, power steering, and other necessary functions needed to drive. If there is an ignition defect, it may even be impossible to pull your vehicle over to a shoulder to avoid damages.

While it is rare, defective brakes can easily cause a terrible accident to occur. Of course, if you can’t stop your vehicle, it may be impossible to avoid a collision. Brake defects can be difficult to prove but, if it is the truth, there have been cases before where brake defects were the cause of injury in an accident.

Tire defects may not always come back to the vehicle manufacturer as there are many tire lots that sell a variety of tires. However, sudden blowouts can lead to losing complete control of the vehicle and result in an injury.

There are federal safety standards that need to be upheld in a vehicle’s design. If these design features are not met and a person suffers a more serious injury than they should have, the vehicle’s manufacturer can be held liable for not meeting these standards.

For older cars this can be a problem as these safety standards continue to be amended and sometimes, older cars will not be able to meet these standards. It is important to discuss with a lawyer what options you have when operating an older car that no longer meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Possible Injuries You Can Receive From Auto Defects

The kinds of injuries you can get from auto defects will usually depend on the severity of the accident itself. While some auto defects like defective airbags can cause injury all on their own, other auto defects can simply cause an accident which results in injury. Some of these injuries include:

• Fractured or broken bones
• Spinal injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Burns
• Road rash
• Wrongful death

If you have suffered from any of these injuries in an accident because of a defective auto part, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible to explore the possible avenues you have for compensation. The part manufacturers can be held liable for your injuries.

Who Is Liable For Auto Defects?

Auto parts manufacturers are all required by law to make sure that their parts are safe to drive with, or there is an adequate warning that tells of the possible dangers that come with using their product. If these manufacturers are proven to be negligent in making a safe product or giving an adequate warning, they will be the ones held liable for any injuries that may occur.

However, it is not always the parts manufacturer that is at fault. Sometimes, the vehicle manufacturer or the vehicle’s company itself can be held liable for injuries that result from auto defects. This usually depends on the part itself or how it was marketed to consumers.

Once the liable party is found in an injury case for auto defects, the victim can receive compensation for damages including their medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and many other kinds of damages that happened as a result of the injury.

Contact Trusted Lawyers for Automobile Defect Injuries

Auto defect injuries can occur suddenly and can cause injuries that can last a lifetime. It is important to have someone on your side in proving that the manufacturer of a defective auto part should be held liable for your injuries.

Fortunately, there are legal organizations like Law Leaders that can help. Law Leaders boasts a team of attorneys that are experienced in personal injury cases and have helped Americans of all kinds get the compensation they need to pay for the expenses surrounding their injuries. The team at Law Leaders is committed to fighting for your case and getting the justice you deserve.

Contact Law Leaders today to find out how they can help win your personal injury case!

If you or somebody you know has been seriously injured as a result of an accident, contact us today so we can provide you with a free case evaluation:

CALL: 1-800-LAW-LEADERS (1-800-529-5323)