Motor Vehicle Defects

Motor Vehicle Product Liability

According to most reports, an auto accident occurs in the United States every few seconds. Few people who suffer accidents think about whether a motor vehicle defect contributed to the crash or caused injuries to be worse.

With over 90 years of combined experience, the product liability lawyers of Lane & Lane, LLC can help you figure out if auto defects are involved in any crash. Contact us and set up a free initial consultation; if we take your case, we will charge no attorneys' fees unless and until we get you compensation.

If you have a case, our attorneys can bring an action or file suit against any auto company. The law states that manufacturers have the responsibility and the duty to build safe products; if they fail to do so, they can and should be held liable for damages. Our Chicago tire defect lawyers and product liability attorneys have handled literally hundreds of complex litigation proceedings in Chicago and across the country.

Types of Auto Defects

There are many forms of motor vehicle defects that can lead to injuries and lawsuits, including:

Tire-Tread Separation

The Firestone Tire recall of 2000 brought to the public's awareness the potential dangers of badly manufactured or designed tires. Defective tires can separate easily and cause a crash, becoming the direct cause of a catastrophic injury or wrongful death. If you have suffered from a defective tire, it is time to enlist the assistance of the Chicago tire defect lawyers of Lane & Lane, LLC. Our highly skilled and experienced teams of attorneys can help ensure that you and your family recover the compensation entitled. Contact our Chicago tire defect lawyers.

Seat Belt Defects

While seat belts save thousands of lives throughout the United States each year, they are not immune to defects. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report saying that thousands of injuries and deaths are caused by latches that come apart too easily or other seat belt defects. If you believe that a seat belt malfunction may have caused your injuries, contact the product liability lawyers of Lane & Lane, LLC, and allow us to navigate the complex road of auto defect litigation.

SUV Rollover

SUV rollovers are among the most well-known and lethal examples of motor vehicle defects. According to a 2002 NHTSA report, 10,000 fatalities, or about 60 percent of all SUV-related deaths, could be attributed to SUV rollovers. At first glance, it is often difficult to separate auto accidents caused by driver error from those resulting from motor vehicle defects. Our personal injury attorneys can help automobile accident victims sift through the complexities and dilemmas left after an accident. Contact us to set up an appointment.

Car Fires

Sometimes, either before or after the trauma of a crash, defective automobile parts cause further injury by causing a post-collision fuel-fed fire. At first, such tragedies might be seen as the result of a driver’s lapse in judgment, but only an expert can examine the accident to discover if a defective product may have been the true culprit. Our product liability lawyers regularly work with experts on behalf of clients to determine where fault or negligence may lie. Contact our attorneys and we can bring over 90 years of trial experience to your case.

Airbag Malfunction

When working properly, airbags can save thousands of lives each year. But airbags are not immune to potentially deadly malfunctions. They can open when they are not needed, causing burns, eye injuries, and other conditions. They can also not open when they are supposed to. If you believe you or a loved one may have been injured in an accident involving airbag malfunction, contact the personal injury lawyers at our Chicago, Illinois firm today.

Contact Us

We do not recommend that you try to determine on your own whether you have been victimized by auto defects. Auto defect matters involve both legal and engineering complexities; contact the Chicago tire defect lawyers and product liability attorneys of Lane & Lane, LLC for a free initial consultation and we will analyze your situation.