Car Accidents

Unsafe Vehicles

Find Out If You Have a Claim Against the Manufacturer

The crashworthiness of a vehicle refers to how well it protects the occupants against injury in the event of an accident. A vehicle should be strong enough to retain most of the size and shape of its passenger compartment. Protection of the occupants may also depend upon the following features of the vehicle working properly: air bags, seat belts, interior padding, headrests and crumple zones and doors that absorb much of the impact.

Other vehicle safety issues involve how well the vehicle resists rolling over and how well it holds up if it does roll over. For example, neither the roof nor the windshield should cave in during a rollover accident. Vehicles should also have fuel tanks that do not explode on impact. All lap and shoulder harnesses should be strong enough so as to prevent brain and spinal cord injury during impact. Some vehicles are unsafe because certain seats offer only lap belts, when they should also be equipped with shoulder belts.

Manufacturers may be responsible for injuries when their vehicle is poorly designed, has defective equipment, or is missing certain safety features. An experienced attorney may call upon an automotive expert to determine whether a defect in the design or manufacture of your vehicle played a part in causing your injury.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call us now at 1-800-THE-EAGLE (1-800-843-3245) or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries. For more information about issues relating to the damage to your vehicle, please see our Property Damage Handbook below.