Category Archives: Auto Defect
When the Safety System Is the Hazard: Defective Airbags, Seatbelts, and Florida Crashworthiness Claims
Most people assume that when a crash causes a serious injury, the other driver is the only one responsible. Sometimes the more important question is what happened inside the vehicle. An airbag that fails to deploy, fires too late, or ruptures, or a seatbelt that unlatches on impact, can turn a survivable collision into… Read More »
When a Blown Tire Is Not an Accident: Manufacturer Liability After Florida Car Crashes
A tire blowout at highway speed happens in less than a second, but the failure behind it can take years to develop. Rubber compounds age, steel belts separate, and tread wears unevenly long before a driver hears the bang and feels the car lurch. When a blowout causes a crash, the instinct is often… Read More »
How Alcohol Affects Driving Skills and Judgment
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in every state in the U.S. Besides being illegal, however, it is also extremely dangerous, as consuming alcohol significantly impairs a person’s driving skills and judgment in a number of ways. Read on to learn more about the five ways that alcohol impacts driving… Read More »
What If My Airbags Didn’t Deploy?
While airbags are intended to prevent serious car accident injuries, they unfortunately don’t always deploy like they’re supposed to. When airbags fail because of a defective design or improper production process, the negligent vehicle manufacturers can be held liable for the resulting injuries. To learn more about filing a lawsuit against the company responsible… Read More »
When Dangerous Vehicle Designs Cause Injuries
When a car accident results in significant and lasting injuries, it is important for accident victims to assess all of their potential avenues of financial recovery, so that they can pay off medical bills and vehicle repair costs. In many cases, this could require the filing of a claim not against a negligent driver,… Read More »
Rollover Accidents Caused by Vehicle Defects
While most car accidents have a wide range of causes, certain types of collisions can usually be linked to a specific reason. Rollover accidents, for instance, are often the result of a vehicle defect. Filing claims based on these types of collisions can be difficult, as it usually requires the filing of a lawsuit… Read More »
Who is Liable for an Accident Caused by Brake Failure?
Many people who are involved in car accidents are quick to either blame themselves or blame another driver. While in many cases, these individuals are at fault for an accident, it is also not uncommon for a third party, such as a vehicle parts manufacturer to ultimately shoulder the blame for an accident. This… Read More »
