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Not all automobile accidents result from error on the part of the driver. Sometimes, car defects or malfunctions prompt loss of vehicle control or cause serious injury to passengers that may have been better protected in a properly-working automobile. When people are injured in accidents that are caused by a defective or malfunctioning part of the car, they may have reason to blame the manufacturer or maintenance servicer for providing them with a defective product.
If you have been injured in an auto accident that was caused by a car defect or malfunction, you may be able to claim compensation for your losses and suffering. The St. Petersburg car defect/malfunction lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. can help you with your situation. Please call our offices today at 800-931-8106 to schedule a consultation.
The term “crashworthiness” is used to describe the ability of a structure to protect its occupants against harm in the event of an impact. Typically, this term is used to describe the ability of cars or other passenger vehicles to maintain the safety of its passengers. For a car to have a crashworthiness level that is low enough to stand as reasonable grounds for a liability case, the following three factors must be present:
- An “unreasonably dangerous” defect played a part in your injury. The defect must have arisen during the design, manufacture, or shipping of the vehicle.
- The defect attributed to the injury during normal vehicle handling/operation.
- The vehicle has not been significantly altered since the time of purchase.
If you have been injured in a vehicle due to a manufacturing or maintenance defect, please contact the St. Petersburg car malfunction lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. today to discuss your situation.
The following are common vehicle malfunctions or defects that may cause injury in the case of a collision:
- Seat Belt Defects
- Brake Malfunctions
- Tire Defects
- Air Bag Defects
- Child Car Seat Defects
If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by a car defect or malfunction, then you may have reasonable grounds for a liability claim. Please contact the St. Petersburg car defect and malfunction lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. today at 800-931-8106 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys about your case.