Automobile Defects

On average, over 6 million automobile accidents occur every year, causing over 3 million injuries and over 40,000 deaths.  In most instances, the negligent driving of one of the automobiles was primarily to blame for the accident.  Too often, however, trial lawyers focus solely on the negligence of the driver, which usually results in a settlement with the driver's insurance company for the policy limits, which can be as little as $15,000 to $25,000 under state minimum insurance liability laws. 

This system is quick and easy for the lawyer and the accident victim, but it ignores the possibility that there was a defect with one of the automobiles or a component part that caused the accident or exacerbated the injuries, so that an otherwise minor accident turned into a serious tragedy.  For instance, a passenger whose seat was reclined at the time of an impact may be much more seriously injured than an upright occupant, yet consumers are not informed of this danger.  A faulty fuel line could turn a minor crash into a blazing fire.  The interests of justice and the rights of injured victims demand that automakers be held accountable in these instances.

Typical defects in design or manufacture include:

• Fuel-fed Fires
• Reclined Seats
• Restraint Systems
• Rollovers
• Defective Tires
• Defective Child Seats
• Defective Auto Seats

Attorneys at Langdon & Emison have extensive experience in automobile accident cases, and always consider the possibility that a product defect was a contributing factor to the victim's injuries.  We evaluate every case for potential product defect claims to bring all responsible parties to justice and maximize recovery for the client.  This involves an investment of time and resources to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident, but we feel it is our responsibility to make the extra effort on behalf of our clients.

If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, or if a beloved family member has died as a result of an auto accident, contact the attorneys at Langdon & Emison for a free consultation to consider your potential claim.