Auto Defect Lawsuit: Georgia Lawyer

Atlanta Defective Seatbelt and Airbag Claim Attorney

Anyone who drives a car recognizes the possibility of injury in the event of a car accident caused by careless or reckless driving. That is enough to worry about when we're on the roads. Drivers should not also have to worry about faulty brakes, defective seatbelts, malfunctioning airbags or problems with other auto components that should work as they are supposed to.

If you suspect that an auto defect may have contributed to a car accident or made your injuries even worse, it is wise to consult a knowledgeable product defect attorney before settling any insurance claims. Auto defect lawsuits can be complex and they are usually hard-fought by the automotive industry, but it is worthwhile to pursue such a claim when the facts of the case support the argument that an auto defect caused or helped cause the accident. The individual plaintiff is not the only one to benefit from a successful auto defect lawsuit. These lawsuits often have the added benefit of preventing future similar accidents and saving others from serious injury or death.

At the Law Offices of Stephen L. Goldner in Atlanta, defective seatbelt and air-bag claims are one of the focuses of our product liability practice. Renowned and AV-rated* product liability lawyer Stephen L. Goldner is recognized for his knowledge in this field. Our office takes attorney referrals as well as inquiries from individuals who have suffered serious injury or the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident caused by an auto defect.

E-mail us or call us at 404-647-0317 to schedule a free initial consultation with a trusted auto defect lawsuit attorney.

Types of Auto Defect Claims

Auto defects such as roof crushes, malfunctioning brakes and defective airbags generally have one of three causes. To successfully litigate a product liability lawsuit, the attorney must enlist help from expert automotive engineers and review thousands of pieces of paper evidence to trace the facts back to the source of the defect.

The three main causes of preventable auto defects are:

• Product design: If an automobile component is unsafely designed and then manufactured according to design specs, it is the component designer — not the manufacturer — who should be held legally responsible. Roof crushes are a prime example of unsafe product design. Most rollover accidents are survivable if the roof is designed correctly, to withstand the specific types of force a rollover accident creates.
• Manufacturing error: Brake failure can often be traced to manufacturing error. The braking system may have been designed with careful attention to safety, but if an error is made on the assembly line, then the brakes may fail — resulting in serious injury or death.
• Negligent maintenance: After the car is in the hands of the consumer, a mechanic can introduce new auto defects or fail to notice existing problems that could cause a serious safety hazard. In such a case, the injury victim may be able to bring an auto defect claim against the car mechanic, if evidence exists that the mechanic was careless or negligent in inspecting the vehicle or making repairs.

Contact the Law Offices of Stephen L. Goldner

Contact us online or call 404-647-0317 to speak with a dedicated Georgia attorney for auto defect lawsuits. We accept attorney referrals.

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