Defective Automobiles

On June 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. was hit with a $14,000,000.00 verdict when the side air bag of a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon failed to deploy during an accident, which caused the then 16-year-old driver to suffer a severe traumatic brain injury. Ari Casper, a nationally recognized defective automobile lawyer and founder of The Casper Firm, led his legal team to obtain the largest side airbag defect verdict in the history of the United States.

Faulty airbags are only one of the many defects that may exist in an automobile. In the year 2012, the auto industry sold around 14.5 million vehicles but recalled more than 14.3 million current and past vehicles. This fact is significant because it illustrates just how many vehicles with defective parts are traveling on our roads and how little protection and reliability we can expect from them.

Examples of Defective Automotive Parts

Recalls occur when there are manufacturing defects and design flaws. Whenever an auto part fails to work properly and a vehicle malfunctions, devastating injuries or death can result. Some of the more common vehicle defects involve:

Defective airbags
Defective tires
Defective brakes
Sudden acceleration
Electrical system failure
Faulty ignition
Seatbelt failure
Seat back failure during accident
Weak glass
Sticky gas pedals
Door latch failure
Faulty steering system
Vehicles prone to rollover
Car’s poor ability to withstand impacts during collisions (known as crashworthiness)
Dangerous child safety seats
Failure by auto repair company to provide adequate repairs

Protecting Yourselves and Your Loved Ones from Automobile Defects

The Casper Firm has seen the devastating results of defective automobiles. We therefore urge you to be vigilant in monitoring recalls concerning your specific vehicle. Check with your car manufacturer frequently to stay up to date on the latest recalls issued for your vehicle. This will greatly reduce the risk of harm to you or your loved ones due to a defective automobile.

defective automobile lawyer Ari Casper Unfortunately, despite great vigilance in checking automobile recalls and repairing their defective parts, an automobile may still be have dangerous defects which can cause injury, or even death. Sometimes this is due to a part not yet realized to be defective, or perhaps the automaker was aware of the defect and yet took no action to repair the problem. Shamefully, automakers have been known to use a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether they should issue a recall to fix a known defective part; they are in effect placing a price on human safety and lives.

What Damages Can Be Recovered?

At The Casper Firm, our defective automobile lawyers consult with experts in the field to determine the nature and extent of the defective vehicle as well as the resulting injury it has caused. We examine the evidence to determine the best way to proceed with each case to ensure that the auto manufacturer will compensate our clients for any personal injury, medical bills, loss of wages, and pain and suffering that they have incurred as a result of this defective automobile.

Consult with an Experienced Baltimore Attorney Now to Discuss Your Case

Motor vehicle defect cases are complex and automakers spend a great deal of money on legal counsel. You need an experienced attorney on your side. We can help you. Call The Casper Firm at (410)989-5097 for a free consultation.