When you are injured in an accident caused by a vehicle defect, you may be entitled to take legal action against the manufacturer. Automobile manufacturers have a duty to craft and assemble vehicles with the highest safety standards in mind. When they fail to do so and injury follows, it is a good idea to discuss your options with an experienced lawyer to learn if you may have cause to file suit.
Many manufacturers issue recalls when a run of vehicles is found to have a potential defect. These can help owners avoid injury by taking their vehicles in for necessary repairs. It is important to note, however, that a recall is not a shield against liability. You may be entitled to seek compensation for injuries sustained in a defective vehicle accident even if a recall has been issued. Discuss your options with a lawyer before you accept an offer from insurance to make sure you are not waiving your rights.
Our Experience With Defective Vehicles
Kline & Specter, PC has a long and proud history of holding auto manufacturers accountable. Our attorneys have secured several major victories for victims of defective vehicles and vehicle parts, including a $30 Million settlement for a girl left paralyzed because of an inadequate seatbelt and verdicts of $153 Million, $52 million, and $8.75 million for deaths related to a defective parking brake. At the time of the trial, the $153 million award was the second-largest product liability verdict in the nation’s history.
Our firm has experience dealing with serious injuries caused by issues such as:
- Defective Air Bags
- Faulty Lap Belts
- Electrical Problems
- Design Defects
- Mechanical Issues
We handle cases involving all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, passenger vans, ATVs, and motorcycles.
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Kline & Specter is one of the most effective law firms in the country, boasting a legal team of 60 attorneys, five of whom are also medical doctors, the most doctor-lawyers of any law firm in America. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident and you suspect a vehicle defect played a role, contact us for a free evaluation of your case. Kline & Specter maintains offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. We work with local law firms throughout the country for cases outside of these jurisdictions.