San Diego Defective Product Attorney

Defective Auto Parts

Although the majority of auto accidents can be traced back to driver negligence of some kind, a driver's behavior is not always to blame. Car accidents may also be caused by defective automobile parts. In these cases, a car accident may be caused by an auto part that has a manufacturing or design defect. The injuries sustained in an accident caused by another circumstance may also be worsened as the result of defective safety features or vehicle designs.

Were you injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident in the San Diego area that was caused by a defective auto part? Take this opportunity to receive a free consultation and review of your case by an attorney who knows the ins and outs of product liability law and car accident insurance claims. With his experience in this field, San Diego car accident lawyer Mark Bush can offer you helpful guidance and information.

Defective Products and Car Accidents

Defective or dangerous products may be associated with car accidents in different ways, the primary two of which are as follows:

• An accident may be caused by a defective product. For example, a car may have faulty brakes. When a driver attempts to stop at a traffic light, if the brakes fail and the vehicle does not stop, the vehicle may careen through the intersection and collide with another vehicle or vehicles. Those parties injured in this accident may be able to seek financial compensation from the manufacturer of the defective brakes.
• The consequences of an accident may be worsened due to a defective product. Defective safety equipment or features in a vehicle may cause a driver or passenger to sustain catastrophic injury that could have been avoided if the product was properly designed or manufactured. For example, a defective seatbelt may become dislodged in a collision, resulting in the occupant of a vehicle being thrown through the windshield or colliding with the dashboard. If this or a similar situation has occurred, the injured party may have grounds to hold the manufacturer of the defective product accountable.

Product liability claims of all kinds, including those related to car accidents, are handled on a strict liability basis. In fact, California was the first state to adopt strict liability for defective product claims, with the Supreme Court ruling in 1963 in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products. This means that the injured party does not need to prove specific negligence or wrongful conduct on the part of the manufacturer. The defect and the fact that it has caused injury to a consumer are enough to hold the manufacturer responsible.

Contact a San Diego Car Accident Lawyer

Protect your right to seek maximum financial compensation from all possible resources for your car accident claim. Whether or not a defective auto part may have been involved, our firm can help you with your case.

Contact a San Diego defective product attorney today!