Defects can occur in cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. Just because a vehicle is not recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or a manufacturer does not mean it is safe.

While most automobile accidents or mishaps are the result of negligent driving by one of the parties involved, occasionally personal injuries occur as a result of a defect or the unsafe condition of a car.

This may be due to improper manufacturing of the car or one of its parts. If an auto or tire manufacturer makes a product which is unreasonably dangerous or does not have proper safety devices built into it, that manufacturer can be held responsible if a personal injury results from this unsafe condition. It is important to have your case fully investigated as soon as possible. This may include having an expert in the field investigate the car or part involved. In order for an expert to be able to investigate, steps should be taken promptly to preserve all evidence. Delay in investigating these cases can hinder your ability to prove your case.

The following is a list of some types of motor vehicle defects that may result in a legal claim for compensation:

• SUV rollover propensity (for example, the Ford Explorer)
• Tire defects (for example, Firestone tires)
• Seat failures
• Brake shift interlock failures
• Defective child safety seats
• Defective door latches
• Defective fuel tanks
• Fuel fed fires
• Roof crush
• Defective ignition and stalling
• Defective seat belts and airbags

Claims involving motor vehicle defects, or crashworthiness cases, are extraordinarily technical and complex. Successfully litigating these types of cases often requires the use of numerous scientific and engineering experts. Giant automobile companies spare no expense in defending defective vehicle cases. Therefore, these claims require tremendous resources and experience.

Irwin & Boesen represents persons who have been injured as a result of motor vehicle defects. Please contact us for an honest evaluation of your case.