Northern California Auto Product Liability Attorneys
Auto Product Liability
Automobile manufacturers have an obligation to sell vehicles that are free from defects, safe to operate, and pose little risk to those who drive them. However, defects can arise nevertheless. Auto product liability is a problem that creates a large number of accidents each year, and a large number of people are affected by those accidents as a result.
Automobiles can be defective in a variety of ways:
- Vehicle design may play a factor: top heavy vehicles, such as SUVs and 15-passenger vans, have an increased likelihood of rolling over during an accident due to their design
- Product recalls can affect safety: automobile manufacturers may release vehicles to the public for consumption without having determined that every working part in those vehicles is safe and will remain safe from defect as long as the vehicle is driven properly as it should be, thus creating
- Faulty products: certain parts of a vehicle that are often replaced, such as brake pads and tires, may not be as safe as they should be, particularly since competition amongst selling these after market parts can result in lax or quicker manufacturing techniques, both of which can render the product unsafe as a result
If a motor vehicle defect of some kind is deemed to be responsible or partially responsible for having caused an accident, then the manufacturer of that motor vehicle can be held liable for damages associated with that accident. For example, if it is proven that a certain brand of tires does not perform as it is supposed to, such as maintaining traction while being driven in adverse weather conditions, then the manufacturer of that tire can be held accountable for marketing a product to consumers that does not live up to expectations and, as a result, poses a serious risk of injury due to the increase in an accident occurring because of it.
If you or a loved one has been affected by auto product liability in California, don’t hesitate to contact the Northern California auto product liability lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates. Our skilled San Jose auto product liability attorneys will examine the details surrounding your automobile accident, particularly the causes of the accident, and will hold all negligible parties accountable for their actions. Call us today for a free consultation at 877-862-6288, and our experienced legal team will begin work on your case.
