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Auto crashes in Chicago can be caused by a wide array of different situations. However, while many are due to the negligence of one driver, there are times where defects in a vehicle are responsible for a motor vehicle accident. When you purchase a vehicle, it is always under the assumption that it is free of design defects.
If you or a loved one were injured because of a vehicle malfunction due to auto defects, you, as well as your passengers may have suffered minor to serious injuries. In extreme cases, you may have even lost a loved one due to such an auto defect accident. If any of these scenarios have occurred, you may be able to pursue compensation for your losses, medical expenses, and other damages as a result.
A Chicago, IL deadly defective automobile lawyer may be able to help with your case. If you are interested in exploring the potential options that may be available to you, give us a call to speak with our knowledgeable Chicago attorneys.
We can evaluate your auto accident case to determine what kinds of compensation you may be eligible to receive. Call today for a free consultation with no obligations.
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More Information on Motor Vehicle Defects
Auto defects can present countless problems for drivers. Above all, they can be deadly, causing catastrophic accidents that result in severe physical injuries. Fatalities can also result for drivers, passengers, and others in the path of these vehicles. Many different issues can render a vehicle defective; however, in most cases, these auto defects are not apparent right away.
Drivers typically unaware of the vehicle defect until it has created a malfunction, often resulting in an accident. Therefore, these types of auto defects can be found to be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the vehicle, or they may fall on the responsibility of the party who manufactured these specific defective car parts.
Deadly defects and defective products found in cars and other vehicles happen as a result of the following:
Poor design
Negligent assembly or manufacturing
Improper installation of parts
Types of Motor Vehicle Defects
There are many types of possible defects that can affect the performance of an automobile and cause dangerous accidents that could result in serious injury. However, some auto defects have a greater potential to do so. These potentially more dangerous safety defects involve:
Air bags
Tires and tread separation
The vehicle’s braking system
Transmission
Roof flaws that result in a deadly roof crush
Seat belt malfunction or complete seat belt failure
Accelerator controls
It is particularly important to note that any auto defect can contribute to major problems in a vehicle’s performance since a single-vehicle defect can cause other vehicle systems to malfunction. Even in a basic model passenger vehicle, there are many different interconnected parts, which can be part of a deadly chain reaction.
Any Kind of Defect Can Cause a Serious Car Accident
A defect in one of these different parts can cause a variety of different injuries depending on the circumstances of the failure. Because of the vast differences in many of these parts, it is important to be aware of how a defect can result in injury in the event of an accident.
For example, defects in a vehicle’s airbags or seat belts have the potential to cause devastating injuries and even death. According to Consumer Reports, it is very possible for defective airbags to release with such extreme and forceful intensity that they kill or severely injure the occupants of a vehicle.
Another example of a defective part is in the case of defective tires, which can cause severe or deadly accidents if they should blow out. SafeCar.Gov, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, devotes a separate section to tires in their tool to look up safety issues and recalls. Every year, there are hundreds of auto accident fatalities that are the result of issues with a vehicles’ tires.
Compensation You May be Entitled To For Injuries From a Motor Vehicle Defect Accident
If you were injured in a crash caused by vehicle defects, or if you lost a loved one due to an accident caused by a defective automobile, you may be able to pursue full compensation for your losses. A lawyer experienced in Chicago, IL car crashes caused by deadly defective vehicles may be able to help with your case.
If you would like to discuss your case with a legal professional, or if you wish to obtain the legal opinion of an experienced attorney whose focus is on car accidents, the team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC may be able to assist you. Reach out to our offices today for a free consultation and start benefitting from a successful attorney-client relationship.
What You Can Recover
Among the types of financial awards you may be able to collect are:
Awards for medical expenses incurred due to your injury from the accident (including your emergency care, your need for continued treatment, and other related medical expenses—like prescription costs and physical therapy)
Awards for the time you have lost at work and your lost wages, as well as the loss of future earnings
Awards for emotional anguish, pain and suffering, or loss of quality of life due to your injuries
Awards for property damage related to the losses resulting from your vehicle’s damage
How the Kryder Law Group, LLC May Help with Your Case
If you were injured in an accident caused by a deadly defective vehicle, a Chicago car accident lawyer may be able to not just help you recover compensation but also provide assistance in a variety of ways. Among these are:
Building a case that shows how your accident was a result of the vehicle’s defect, which resulted in your injuries.
Proving that this defect was the major cause of the accident, and supplying evidence in support of this fact enforcing product liability.
Identifying and demonstrating the losses you have faced due to the accident and injuries.
Negotiating with the various insurance companies to ensure you are not undercut, that your settlement is fair, and that all of your losses were taken into consideration.
Contact our Legal Team Today to Learn More
If you were injured, or if you lost a loved one due to an accident caused by a defective vehicle, it may be helpful to discuss your case with a legal professional. A Chicago deadly defect vehicle accident lawyer from the law offices of The Kryder Law Group, LLC may be able to fight on your behalf for the recovery you deserve.
Contact our law offices today to speak with an attorney and learn more about how we may be able to help make sure the responsible parties are held liable for your losses.
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$660,000
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$400,000
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$370,000
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$300,000
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$250,000
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$250,000
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$235,000
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