Texas Attorney: Vehicle Fuel Fed Fires
A vehicle fuel fed fire can escalate quickly. In most cases, they can be easily avoided as well. If you suffered burns and other injuries from an automobile fire or vehicle explosion after an accident, those injuries may have been the result of a fuel system safety defect or defective fuel system design. At the Dallas law offices of the Tracy Firm, we protect the rights of injured motorists across the country in vehicle safety defect product liability claims.
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A vehicle fuel fed fire commonly occurs when the fuel tank ruptures or is punctured. Fuel lines can also break or come apart at their connection points. There are a number of structural vehicle safety defects that can lead to a vehicle explosion or car fire, including:
- Defective Fuel Systems
- Exploding Gas Tanks
- Fuel Tank Behind Rear Axle
All fuel tanks should be located in front of the rear axle and include anti-puncture shields, and fuel cell bladders. Sharp bolts, brackets, and other objects should be eliminated from the immediate vicinity of the fuel tank. When manufacturers fail to take these precautions, a defective fuel system is much more likely to catch fire in a minor accident.
Police Vehicles & Car Fires
Ford Police Interceptor vehicles were all built with vertical gas tanks located behind the axle. This is one of the designs most susceptible to automobile fuel fed fires. We have protected the rights of police officers across the county when these dangerous vehicles have resulted in injuries to hardworking public servants.
We have handled vehicle safety defect product liability cases for clients nationwide for almost two decades. Our firm has the experience and the technical resources needed to handle the complexities of litigation in vehicle fire and explosion claims. We can help you evaluate the crashworthiness of your vehicle and assess how a defect may have contributed to your injuries.
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Our work protecting consumers, including police officers, is an important safeguard in the automotive industry. By taking cases against manufacturers, we demand that they be held accountable when they fail to meet national safety standards. We accept lawyer referrals and serve as primary counsel for individuals throughout the U.S. and Texas. Contact us today for more information.
