Crashworthiness

San Antonio Vehicle Manufacturer Defect Cases

We are a San Antonio law firm that accepts cases involving automobile manufacturer defects. During a motor vehicle accident, the passengers of the vehicle are exposed to forces that can lead to substantial injuries. The pressure from the rapid deceleration and acceleration can be devastating. Crashworthiness refers to the ‘second collision’ resulting from forces that cause the driver and passengers to collide against the interior components of the vehicle. A properly designed vehicle will distribute the harmful forces over as great of an extent of time and space as possible. Crashworthiness features are constructed to minimize occupant injuries, avert ejection, and decrease the fire risk.

In a crashworthy case, the cause of the accident is irrelevant. How the vehicle was constructed, inadequately constructed or assembled could be used to hold the manufacturer legally responsible for injuries incurred due to a defect that was not the cause of the accident, but further exacerbated the injuries suffered in the accident. Crashworthiness cases are determined by whether the manufacturer designed the vehicle and its component parts so that it is secure for any reasonably predictable use and will properly shield the occupants of the vehicle during any prospective collision. A manufacturer has a responsibility to the vehicle’s design so that it is acceptably safe during a high or low impact.

Receiving a settlement in a crashworthiness case can be attainable, once it is confirmed that the design feature failed and caused additional injury from the collision. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a vehicle defect, then you need a qualified San Antonio injury lawyer to handle your case. Call us today and we will get started on your case immediately. We accept motor vehicle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you will not be charged a fee. If you live in the San Antonio area, call 210-223-9200 or 1-888-501-9299; or send us an email using the form below to schedule a free case evaluation.