Product liability in vehicle crashes can be difficult to establish, but is nonetheless an important legal theory to explore following a collision. Vehicle makers – just like the producers of any consumer product – have a responsibility to make sure it is reasonably safe. In general, vehicles can be defective…
The sunroof is a popular vehicle feature, especially in Florida, where it can be enjoyed virtually year-round. However, a recent court case and New York Times report have highlighted safety concerns about the sunroof, particularly in rollover crashes and even when the window is closed. For anyone who may not…
Older models of Jeep Cherokee vehicles have been implicated in 270 traffic deaths so far and thousands of lawsuits. Now, in the latest of those, which involves two decedents and 17 defendants, alleges FCA – the company that used to be known as Chrysler – knew about a fatal defect…
A defective auto parts lawsuit has been filed against a manufacturer by a California resident who alleges defendant failed to disclose a dangerous and material defect in the throttle control system of the vehicle. In Shively v. BMW, plaintiff seeks class action status for his claim. The lawsuit alleges breach…
Consumers who suffer from an injury as a result of a manufacturing defect have the right to take legal action against the automobile maker or other companies responsible for the defect. In a recent South Florida case, a woman was in a minor accident when her air bag deployed. A…
Auto defects can create serious hazards for drivers, passengers, and other motorists on the road. When a significant number of accident reports indicate the faulty manufacturing of a vehicle is the cause of injury, the government may intervene to prevent future accidents or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Toyota Motor Corporation is dishing out close to $17.5 million (the highest allowable fine) because the company didn’t report safety defect on some of its cars in a timely manner, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not only is this the highest allowable fine by the federal…
Anyone considering purchasing a vehicle in the next few months should probably wait to review the results of crash tests that are being conducted on 2012 models. According to Automotive Discovery, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be putting 81 percent of the 2012 models being sold on…
The Government Accountability Office’s auto safety report released earlier this month called for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to adjust its recall processes, noting significant “room for improvement” in how the U.S. handles auto recalls. Our West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys know that defective vehicles can lead to…
Since mid-October, our Margate car accident attorneys and Fort Lauderdale defective product lawyers have been monitoring the number of motor vehicle recalls issued by car makers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As of October 21, six manufacturers have recalled more than 18 million motor vehicles to address issues…