Is Your Newburgh Auto Accident Really a Product Liability Case?

Defective vehicles can cause serious car accidents, and even in accidents caused by negligent drivers, crashworthiness defects can cause injuries to be far worse than they would have been if not for the defect. When a defective vehicle causes injuries, your auto accident claim becomes a product liability case. That changes the nature of your claim in many ways, including who can be held responsible for your injuries. A product liability attorney in Newburgh can help you determine if your auto accident involved a defective vehicle.

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Defects Which Can Cause Accidents

Defects which can cause motor vehicle accidents include:

·         Design flaws, including those which lead to rollover

·         Unintended acceleration

·         Faulty tires

·         Defective brake system

·         Defective steering

·         Sensor defects

·         Airbags which deploy when there is no accident

Crashworthiness Defects

Crashworthiness is a vehicle’s ability to protect occupants in the event of an accident. Crashworthiness defects do not cause accidents, but cause injuries to be worse when an accident occurs. Examples of crashworthiness defects include:

·         Poor roof crush resistance

·         Defective seatbelts

·         Defective airbags

·         Fuel system defects leading to fuel-fed fires

Defendants in Defective Vehicle lawsuits

Potential defendants in a Newburgh product liability lawsuit, stemming from an auto accident include:

·         Auto manufacturer

·         Dealership

·         Parts manufacturer

·         Parts seller

·         Rental company

·         Repair shop

Defects are not always obvious and if they are not discovered it can appear that a driver was to blame in cases that did not involve driver negligence. An experienced product liability lawyer will thoroughly investigate to determine if a defect caused the accident or injuries, so that you can pursue all avenues of compensation.

Maryland Car Accident Attorney

There are over six million motor vehicle accidents in America every year, and several of these accidents have resulted in some type of serious injury that requires medical attention. Unfortunately, the Maryland area has some of the highest incidences of car accidents in the nation. If you have been in an accident, consulting a Maryland car accident attorney can help you recover damages and protect your loved ones.

Maryland Car Accident

When someone is in an accident, they don’t only suffer from medical injuries. Often accidents can be very expensive financially, and lead to mental stress and anguish. Accident attorneys are often experienced in pursuing the following situations in which it can be difficult to get a fair insurance settlement:

·         Distracted driving

·         Drunk driver

·         Head-on collisions

·         Rear-end collisions

·         Reckless driver

Insurance companies often have very large legal defense funds and are willing to spend extensive time in the courts to avoid giving you the compensation that you may need after an accident for your injuries and any damages, such as lost wages. That is why it could be in your benefit to find an attorney that has succeeded in pursuing claims similar to yours. You want an attorney that can understand the type of personal injuries that you have and how to navigate the complicated legal system to get you a fair settlement. When looking for a Maryland car accident lawyer, the following traits may be helpful:

·         Understanding of local traffic laws

·         Experience with claims like yours

·         Strong communication skills

Call a Maryland Motor Vehicle Injury Attorney Today

If you or someone that you care about was injured in a collision, you do not want to wait to talk with a lawyer. There is a time limit in which you can file a claim, called the statue of limitations. The experienced Maryland auto accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick, LLC understand how serious injuries can be and have a strong track record in helping people like you. Choosing an accident attorney today will help you get started on recovery.