Northern California Vehicle Crashworthiness Attorneys
Northern California Vehicle Crashworthiness
Despite advances in automobile technology and stricter government standards, the crashworthiness of a vehicle (the ability of a vehicle to keep occupants safe in a collision) has not improved significantly. Car accidents are described as having two collisions – the initial impact with another vehicle and the collision of the passengers with the interior of a vehicle. When determining the crashworthiness of a vehicle, several factors will be considered, including how the victim acquired the injury. Did the roof collapse? Did the airbag fail to deploy? Also, the severity of a victim’s injuries will be looked at. Could the victim have fared better considering the circumstances of the accident? Was there a feature not offered by the vehicle that could have prevented or reduced the victim’s injuries?
Estey Bomberger’s northern California defective product attorneys are ready to fight big auto manufacturers who failed to produce a crashworthy vehicle. We will meticulously review every detail of the case to determine if a defective car part or inherently unsafe design resulted in an innocent victim’s serious injury or death. If it is determined that a vehicle was not crashworthy and responsible for a victim’s injuries, a lawsuit may be brought against the negligent or careless auto manufacturer.
Vehicle Crashworthiness Injuries
Many drivers and passengers are injured not because of the initial collision, but because of a vehicle’s lack of crashworthiness. A poorly designed airbag could fail to deploy, resulting in the occupants of a car being slammed against the steering wheel or dashboard causing blunt abdominal trauma injuries or broken bone injuries. Malfunctioning seatbelts could result in a driver being ejected from a vehicle. Severe brain injuries and amputation injuries can be caused by ejection from a vehicle. A car roof that is not properly stabilized could collapse in an accident, inflicting head or spinal cord injuries. Other examples of vehicle parts that could lack crashworthiness and result in a vehicle occupant being injured include windshields, seats, tires and door latches.
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If an insurance company has contacted you, do not tell them any specifics of the accident or how your injuries occurred. Insurance companies have adjustors and lawyers hard at work making sure they pay out as little money as possible to you. Victims who divulge too much information to insurance companies may later discover their statements were misconstrued and used against them to further the insurance companies goal. The northern California defective product attorneys at Estey Bomberger will work diligently to secure you the best possible settlement outcome. We understand how important the outcome of your settlement is to your future and recovery. Settlements may include money for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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To have your case reviewed by a professional northern California defective product lawyer at Estey Bomberger place a toll-free call to (800) 890-6722 or email our free online case evaluation form. Once we have reviewed your case we will determine if our law firm can continue to help you in your fight for justice. If we are unable to help you, our northern California personal injury attorneys will advise you of the legal options that are available to you. There is no charge to speak with an attorney and no obligation.