Houston Defective Vehicle Product Lawyer
Car crashes are often the result of driver error, but what happens when it’s the car itself that causes your accident? Vehicle defects can be from manufacturing or poor maintenance practices and can create incredibly dangerous situations. Victims of car accidents from defective vehicles often face serious injuries and complex legal processes.
At Maida Law Firm, we help victims of defective vehicle accidents navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation they deserve.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Helps with Defective Vehicle Manufacturing Cases
After a car accident, it’s important to determine who is liable. In some cases, the vehicle’s manufacturer is legally responsible for your accident if there was a vehicle defect. However, these cases can be quite complex, as you must prove that the manufacturer acted negligently. For instance, whether there was a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or a failure to warn consumers about a known issue.
Understanding product liability claims for defective cars is essential when pursuing compensation. There are various types of auto defect cases that may apply to your situation.
Talk to Your Personal Injury Attorney About Liability for Poor Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance isn’t just to keep cars in good condition, it’s essential for keeping vehicles safe and road worthy. Vehicle owners are legally responsible for maintaining their cars to ensure safety while driving. If poor vehicle maintenance is the cause for your car accident injuries, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you seek compensation.
Explore our full range of legal services or contact us today to discuss your case.
Defective Vehicle Product FAQs
Signs that a vehicle defect may have caused your accident include sudden loss of steering, unexpected braking failure, tire blowouts, airbag failure, or unintended acceleration. An investigation by your attorney and expert witnesses can help determine if a defect was a contributing factor.
Liability may fall on the vehicle manufacturer, a parts manufacturer, the dealership, or a maintenance provider, depending on the nature of the defect. In some cases, multiple parties may share liability.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim. However, defective product cases also have a 15-year statute of repose from the date the product was sold.
Yes. A vehicle recall can actually strengthen your case by showing the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Even if a recall was issued, you may still be entitled to compensation if the defect caused your accident and injuries.
Injured Due to a Vehicle Defect?
Our experienced Houston personal injury attorneys are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (713) 785-9484 for a free case evaluation.