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Cars that have unsafe designs or defective parts pose a serious safety hazard to drivers and passengers and other motorists who share the road. In recent years, tens of millions of cars have been recalled because of safety issues that can lead to serious injuries and deaths. Automakers have a duty to manufacture vehicles that are safe and to provide timely warnings of defects that compromise vehicle safety.
Unfortunately, when manufacturers put profits ahead of safety and fail to warn of safety issues with their vehicles, serious injuries, and deaths occur. Individuals who have been harmed by unsafe vehicles have a legal right to seek compensation for their injuries and other losses. But product liability cases are complex cases to pursue and require the guidance of experienced legal counsel.
Founding attorney John Lichtenstein is a recognized leader in product liability litigation and has obtained multiple recoveries of over a million dollars for our clients in cases against major automobile manufacturers related to vehicle defects.
A lawyer’s lawyer, Mr. Lichtenstein has been chosen as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, strictly invitation-only organizations of the top one percent of trial attorneys in the United States and Canada.
The Lichtenstein Law Group PLC often receives case referrals from other trial lawyers because of our firm’s capacity to take on these complex, and time-consuming cases.
If you or a family member is dealing with injuries caused by an unsafe car or defective car part, you will need a knowledgeable and aggressive Roanoke trial attorney to investigate your case and stand up to big automakers. Contact an experienced Roanoke product liability lawyer at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC to schedule a free consultation.
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Injuries caused by defective car designs and defective auto components require both a detailed investigation and a complex analysis of how the defect resulted in a serious injury or Roanoke wrongful death. Automakers have teams of automotive defect lawyers who will fight to deny an automaker’s liability and try to shift the blame to other causes. It is important to work with a well-established product liability trial law firm that has the resources and tenacity to pursue these difficult cases.
The automotive defect trial attorneys at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC have extensive experience pursuing claims involving vehicle defects and have obtained verdicts against automakers for defects.
Our legal team is prepared to conduct a full investigation to determine how a car defect caused an injury and identify all the potentially responsible parties including the automaker, an auto parts supplier, a car dealership, or a shipper. We develop the best strategy to pursue maximum compensation. Our legal team works with highly regarded product safety engineers and specialized biomechanical experts to evaluate a product defect and determine its effect on an accident. Contact one of our Roanoke automotive defect lawyers today.
Automakers recalled a record 51.2 million vehicles in 2015 in more than 850 separate recalls. Yet many cars with defective parts remain on the road.
Auto manufacturers have a legal duty to provide a timely warning of any defect in a vehicle that poses a safety hazard. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act says that once a manufacturer knows or should reasonably have known that a vehicle component has a safety defect, the manufacturer has five days to notify federal transportation safety officials and must then launch a recall.
At least 11 million cars and trucks manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brand vehicles, are currently subject to recalls as part of a civil enforcement action involving a variety of defects. The automaker admitted as part of a 2015 consent decree that it failed to notify vehicle owners, dealers, and the federal government in a timely fashion of the existence of defects in multiple instances. Chrysler’s actions put millions of consumers and the driving public at risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you have been in a car accident and suspect that it was caused by a defective auto part, you need the guidance of an experienced Virginia automotive defect trial attorney who can investigate the cause of the accident and identify the responsible parties. Victims of defective cars and trucks may sustain catastrophic injuries and are entitled to seek compensation for their medical bills and other losses. You can trust the experienced Roanoke personal injury attorneys at Lichtenstein Law Group PLC to fight for maximum compensation for you.
Whether you are in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Richmond, or anywhere else in Virginia, our auto product liability lawyers are ready to assist. We will are familiar with product liability lawsuits in Virginia and will provide a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of what happened and how we can help you with your auto product liability claim.
Remember to keep detailed records of your interactions, repairs, and expenses related to automotive defects. Consulting with an attorney who specializes in consumer protection or automotive law may also be helpful, particularly if your situation involves significant financial loss or safety concerns.
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Cars that have unsafe designs or defective parts pose a serious safety hazard to drivers and passengers and other motorists who share the road. In recent years, tens of millions of cars have been recalled because of safety issues that can lead to serious injuries and deaths. Automakers have a duty to manufacture vehicles that are safe and to provide timely warnings of defects that compromise vehicle safety.