How is a Car Accident Case Different from an Auto Products Liability Case?
When you get in a Washington car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, that individual could be held liable for the accident and your injuries. In such car accident cases, as a plaintiff, you would file a claim for compensation with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. If that individual does not have insurance, then you would file a claim under the uninsured/underinsured motorist clause of your own insurance policy. However, in a car accident case, your compensation is limited to the extent of insurance coverage available.
However, if your car accident or injuries were caused by an auto product defect, then you have an auto products liability case. Examples of vehicle defects include seatbelt failure, tire tread separation, airbag failure and seatback collapse. In such cases, the auto maker or the manufacturer of the defective auto product can be held liable for the injuries caused. Auto makers could also be held responsible for design defects. In such car accidents, it is critical that the vehicle, which is the main piece of evidence, be preserved without any alterations so it can be examined by an expert for auto product defects.
If your loved one has been seriously injured by a defective auto, please contact the reputed Washington auto products liability lawyers at The Bernard Law Firm to find out about your legal rights and options. Please call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com to schedule your FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about Washington auto product defect cases, which has useful, educational information to help you understand your rights. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
