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Northern California Defective Door Latch Injury Attorneys
Door Latch Defect Product Liability Claim Lawyers
When a motorist steps inside their car and closes the door, they feel a sense of security knowing that they are safe inside their vehicle. They don’t ever think that the vehicle they’re driving may have a defect that could seriously injure them. This is a thought that usually never crosses a motorist’s mind, but when auto makers produce vehicles with faulty door latches, this thought could become a dangerous reality. Automotive companies are responsible for designing and manufacturing safe, reliable vehicles with no flaws. However, when safety standards and regulations are overlooked or ignored altogether, the people who purchase their cars are at risk of serious injury or death.
Mending the Consequences of Negligence
The Northern California auto product liability attorneys at Estey Bomberger have extensive knowledge and experience dealing with negligent auto makers. We understand the devastation that victims and their families go through when auto makers put profit before safety.
According to Standard 206 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations, all passenger vehicles made after 1968, and all multi-purpose passenger vehicles made after 1970, must meet the safety requirements specified in order to prevent occupants from being ejected from the vehicle in the event of a collision. This includes hinges, latches, and other means of support. Although these safety standards have been in place for over 40 years, some auto makers choose to turn the other cheek when manufacturing their vehicles for use on the open road.
When auto makers are negligent, innocent motorists are at risk of serious injury or even death. Some injuries due to defective door latches causing ejection from a vehicle may include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and brain trauma
- Broken or crushed bones
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Severe burns
- Permanent disfigurement
Victims of auto accidents caused by defective door latches should not have to suffer because of bad decisions on the part of the auto manufacturer. However, the unfortunate reality is that some will suffer for the rest of their lives. While no amount of money can give victims the lives they had before the accident, the attorneys at Estey Bomberger can make sure they have the proper compensation to live the rest of their lives as comfortable as possible. While the amount rewarded for damages varies from case to case, some reasons for compensation may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation
- Loss of income
- Loss of future wages
- Punitive damages