Not every accident is caused by another driver’s mistake — sometimes the vehicle or product itself fails. Tire blowouts, defective seat belts, faulty steering or mechanical components, and manufacturing or design flaws can turn a routine drive into a serious injury. These cases are built differently than a typical accident claim: they require proving the product was defective and that the defect caused your injury, often with the help of engineering and safety experts.
We handle: tire defects, seat belt defects, steering and mechanical defects, manufacturing defects, and design defects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held responsible for a defective product injury?
Depending on the defect, liability can fall on the manufacturer, a parts supplier, a distributor, or the retailer that sold the product. Product defect cases often involve more than one responsible party, and identifying all of them is a key part of building the claim.
Do I need to keep the defective product after an accident?
Yes u2014 whenever possible, do not repair, discard, or alter the product involved in your accident. Physical evidence like a failed tire or a malfunctioning seat belt is often critical to proving a defect claim, and it can be lost quickly if the vehicle is repaired or scrapped.
