United States Defective Car Door Attorney
It is probably not the first thing on your mind after your car accident, but door defects can have a serious impact on auto accidents. If a defective vehicle door or door latch defect contributed to the injuries sustained in your car accident, an experienced product liability layer can help you make a claim against the faulty manufacturer. At the Dallas law offices of the Tracy Firm, we help injured clients nationwide.
National Auto Defect Product Liability Attorney
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Focusing on vehicle safety defect product liability for nearly two decades, we have seen the harm that results when a defective car door sustains a side impact collision. If a door latch defect pops a door open during an accident, occupants are often ejected from the vehicle. Death is three times more likely when an occupant is ejected during an accident.
The motor vehicle industry requires that door latches be able to sustain certain levels of force, but there is no crash test requirement or use of test dummies to simulate accidents that test this force. This makes it next to impossible to test for possible door defects. We have handled case for motorists in all types of vehicles, including the Ford Expedition. Defective door latches and unsafe vehicle doors may have been the biggest problem in your accident.
Remote Rod Defect
The remote rod is the link between the door handle and the latch. It often bends at the moment of impact, forcing the door open at the worst possible time. Tension-type rods are especially dangerous and can be easily replaced with a safer compression-type linkage. Door structure is equally important in protecting the remote rod and ensuring that it does not bend. The safest doors have multiple retention points.
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Your car door can make the difference between safety and injury in a vehicle accident. If a defective car door led to your injuries, our firm has the experience and technical resources to handle your case. For over twenty years, we have represented clients nationwide through lawyer referrals and as primary counsel. Contact us today for more information.
