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When the Vehicle Fails.
A serious crash is not always caused by the driver. Defective vehicles and components can turn a survivable collision into a catastrophic injury or death.
The Crash May Only Be Part of the Story.
When a seat belt fails, an airbag does not deploy, a tire separates, or a vehicle cannot protect its occupants as designed, the evidence may point beyond the collision itself.
Auto defect cases require a close examination of the vehicle, its components, its history, and the forces involved in the crash. Preserving that evidence early can be critical.
Vehicle Defects Can Take Many Forms.
A defect may involve the design of the vehicle, the way a component was manufactured, or the failure of a safety system during a crash.
Airbag Failures
Seat Belt Failures
Seatback Failures
Tire Failures
Brake & Steering Defects
Roof Crush & Rollovers
Fuel System Fires
Defective Vehicle Design
The Vehicle Is Evidence.
After a catastrophic crash, the vehicle itself may contain some of the most important evidence in the case.
Its damaged components, restraint systems, electronic data, tires, structural deformation, and post-crash condition can help reveal what happened and why.
A Crash Should Not Become a Catastrophe Because the Vehicle Failed.
The Initial Collision
Some crashes begin because of another driver's conduct or another outside event. That does not necessarily end the investigation.
The Vehicle's Response
The question may also be whether the vehicle and its safety systems performed as intended when the collision occurred.
The Resulting Injury
In some cases, a defective component may cause or increase the severity of injuries that otherwise could have been reduced.
Sometimes the most important question is not only why the crash happened, but why the injuries were so severe.
Responsibility Can Extend Beyond the Driver.
Depending on the facts, an auto defect case may involve companies responsible for designing, manufacturing, distributing, or selling the vehicle or one of its components.
The Details Can Change the Case.
Preserve the Vehicle
The vehicle may contain physical and electronic evidence that cannot be recreated once it is altered or destroyed.
Examine the Components
Restraint systems, tires, seats, airbags, structural components, and other parts may reveal how the vehicle performed.
Understand the Full Story
A complete investigation looks beyond the visible crash damage to understand what happened before, during, and after impact.
The Details Matter.
If you or someone in your family suffered a catastrophic injury or death and you believe a vehicle or one of its components may have failed, contact Soliz Law Firm to discuss what happened.
