Auto Product Liability Attorneys

Auto Product Liability Explained

It’s important to distinguish auto product liability cases from traditional auto accident cases, where injury is a result of a negligent driver or similar cause. These are cases that can specifically be traced to defects in the automobile itself. Recent examples of such auto defects include the GM ignition defect, Takata airbags, and Toyota brakes, all of which have grabbed national headlines in the past few years.

Auto defects can be caused by a number of factors, including faulty manufacturing or unreasonably dangerous design. Often, automotive defects are the result of an error at a manufacturing facility or due to problems occurring during shipping or distribution. Auto defects can also be the result of the manufacturer’s failure to adhere to proper safety protocols and standards while designing or testing a component of an automobile, or the vehicle may be deemed defective because it does not contain adequate warnings.

For example, a vehicle may be defective when a vehicle manufacturer knows about existing problems with a vehicle component but does not advise the public of those dangers through labels or instructions. A recent example of a manufacturer’s failure to warn of serious defects is the GM ignition switch case. According to Reuters, 23 deaths have so far been linked to the GM ignition defect.

In such cases, it is critical to hold such manufacturers accountable for the products they sell and profit from. We feel strongly that this is the only way to ensure all of our cars remain as safe as possible.