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6 Manufacturing Defect That can Cause Accident: Empowering Victims

How a ‘Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident’

While drunk driving and driver error are widely acknowledged to be the most common causes of vehicle collisions, they are by no means the only issues responsible for causing accidents on Arizona roadways. Among the many other possible causes of auto accidents are manufacturing defects, which can often be overlooked as a potential cause. This “Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident” situation can be complex and require a knowledgeable attorney to navigate.

The injury attorneys at Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm near you have significant experience in helping clients who have been in an accident caused by manufacturing defects. This includes instances where a “Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident,” and our team has the knowledge to handle these complex situations. Our offices are conveniently located in nearby ChandlerPeoria, and North Phoenix, and we can meet in person at our nearby offices, over the phone, or via video call.  You can contact us for a free consultation, or read on to find out more.

By the way, we will also help with other problems that have cost you sleep, like getting a rental car very soon and finding a nearby doctor who can help you. Even the best legal team isn’t good enough if your quality of life isn’t sustainable while justice and compensation are on the way. The whole point of legal action is to regain quality of life, so we help you long-term as attorneys and short-term as your go-to people. Our familiarity with the local Phoenix courts makes us confident that we can help you get the best settlement possible, particularly when a “Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident.”

What Is a Manufacturing Defect?

A manufacturer defect is a problem with a product that makes that product more dangerous than the average consumer would reasonably expect it to be. Arizona law recognizes three types of product defects:

  • Design defects: where the product’s design causes it to be unreasonably dangerous.
  • Manufacturing defect: where a problem or mistake in the manufacturing process causes a properly-designed product to become unsafe.
  • Failure to warn: where the manufacturer fails to provide adequate notice of safety risks associated with proper use of the product.

If any one of these types of Manufacturing Defect Causes Accidents, the manufacturer can be held financially responsible for the victim’s injuries and other losses.

6 Examples of Auto Manufacturing Defects

When an auto manufacturer discovers that it has sold cars with defective parts, it is supposed to issue a recall. That way, customers can have their cars fixed before an accident occurs. Unfortunately, this is not always what happens.

In 2014, Toyota agreed to pay a $1.2 billion fine–at the time, the largest in history–relating to its handling of an issue involving gas pedals getting stuck under drivers’ floor mats. The issue first surfaced in 2009, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) later accused Toyota of providing customers with inaccurate and misleading information relating to the problem. The auto giant ultimately recalled more than 10 million vehicles and faced numerous lawsuits–including a $1.1 billion class action–after numerous accidents associated with the problem came to light.

Also in 2014, GM issued a major recall after acknowledging that it had failed for more than a decade to properly address issues relating to defective ignition switches in its vehicles. GM also agreed to pay a record fine and is now facing thousands of lawsuits–including hundreds for wrongful death–arising allegedly about Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident.

While these are two egregious examples of major manufacturers not timely addressing dangerous defects, automakers regularly issue recalls for problems such as:

  1. Defective seatbelts
  2. Defective tires
  3. Defective airbags
  4. Defective brakes
  5. Defective engines and transmissions
  6. Defective fuel and accelerator systems

You can view a full list of active recalls at NHTSA.

What to Do After an Accident Caused by a Product Defect

If you are an accident victim and believe that Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident, you should contact the attorney right away. Involving the motor companies and multiple insurance companies will complicate the defect cases. You will need someone on your side who can help level the playing field. You can read more about what to do here.

Get Help Now 

At Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm near you, we have more than 15 years of experience helping clients obtain compensation for their personal injuries, including those Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident in the Phoenix area. When you’re ready to talk, please contact our office to arrange a free initial consultation by phone or at our Chandler office, conveniently located near you.

If you think that the Manufacturing Defect Causes Accident, contact Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm in nearby Chandler, AZ to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. We provide personal injury legal services to clients in your area including ChandlerGilbertMesaScottsdale, Tempe, and Peoria.

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