Philadelphia Defective Door Latch Attorneys
Door Latches and Defective Auto Parts
Virtually everyone who drives is aware of ever-present risks posed by inattentive and negligent drivers, hazardous road conditions, dangerous intersections and other unavoidable circumstances. Most people do not think about safety shortfalls posed by their own vehicles' door latches, airbags, or overall construction if a crash does occur.
Many of the most serious car, truck and van accidents involve ejection of a driver or passengers from the vehicle — and, in all such cases, it is critical to consult an experienced lawyer who will consider whether a defective door latch improperly designed windows, unglazed windows, improper hinging or locking mechanism, metallurgical failure or imperfection or other poorly designed component caused this unacceptable "failure to contain."
At Reiff & Bily, we have a track record of sizeable recoveries from negligent auto and other product manufacturers responsible for catastrophic, sometimes fatal accident outcomes that might have been prevented with greater attention to safety issues. Tragically, many prominent auto defect cases have shown that even when the defect is known and an inexpensive fix is available, manufacturers often choose to leave drivers and passengers exposed to deadly risks.
Defective Door Latches Factor Into Many Serious Auto Accident Injuries
Preventing ejection in a crash — or during a maneuver to avoid an accident — is a critical aspect of vehicle safety. Door latches must be capable of staying engaged, withstanding force and containing occupants even under extreme pressure. When they do not — as was the case with numerous full-sized Ford pickup models in the late 1990s, or with many of the 15 passenger van rollovers for example, the risk of catastrophic injury or death in a collision or rollover accident dramatically increases.
Benefit From a Free Case Evaluation by an Honest, Passionate Attorney
Defective door latches and other hardware defects pose a life-threatening risk, whether on their own or in conjunction with the vehicle rollover susceptibility and crashworthiness problem known to make many SUVs and vans unacceptably dangerous.
If you or a family member has been injured in a car, truck or van accident — especially one involving ejection from the vehicle — it is essential to consult a proven and passionate lawyer who will thoroughly investigate and target monetary compensation for you. Our Pennsylvania auto product liability law firm is dedicated to doing exactly that, regardless of the status or resources of the parties liable in your case. Contact us today to discuss your legal options.
