When you purchase a vehicle, you expect it to operate correctly. You also expect it to be safe. However, car manufacturing defects can cause your vehicle to be dangerous. In some situations, a defect could lead to an accident or injury.
Unfortunately, pursuing a car manufacturing defect claim can be challenging. You need personal injury attorneys with the resources and skills to take on large automotive corporations.
Our Atlanta car accident lawyers at Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC have over 85 years of combined experience handling personal injury cases. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for thousands of clients. Our injury attorneys are skilled negotiators and seasoned trial lawyers.
Contact our law firm Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC at 404-869-8600 to schedule a free consultation with one of our Atlanta car manufacturing defect lawyers to learn more about filing a claim for damages.
How Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC Can Help You With a Claim for Car Manufacturing Defects in Georgia
Car manufacturing defect claims could result in a product liability claim. Georgia’s Lemon Laws might apply depending on your case’s circumstances. At Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC, we analyze all potential claims and identify all parties who may be liable for your damages.
When you hire our award-winning Atlanta personal injury lawyers, we handle all matters related to your claim, including:
- Thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your car manufacturing defects claim
- Explain your legal options for seeking compensation for your damages
- Work with leading expert witnesses as necessary to strengthen your case
- Determine how much your claim is worth based on an analysis of your losses and damages
- Aggressively negotiate a settlement based on the value of your damages
- Take your case to court and argue the merits of your claim to a jury
Our lawyers have top ratings from our clients and the legal community. Companies such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers, America’s Top 100 Attorneys, Best Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers recognize our attorneys for their expertise.
Contact Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC to schedule your free case evaluation with an experienced Atlanta car manufacturing defects lawyer.
Georgia’s Lemon Laws Could Apply if Your Vehicle Has Manufacturing Defects
Georgia’s Lemon Laws protect consumers when they purchase a vehicle that has a defect. The law only applies to new vehicles purchased, leased, or registered in Georgia. It only covers conditions, defects, or warranty issues that decrease the use, safety, or value of the vehicle.
Other requirements include:
- The condition or defect must occur within 24,000 miles or two years from the purchase date, whichever comes first
- Typically, you must give the manufacturer three attempts to repair the vehicle and one final attempt before demanding relief
- The manufacturer is required to purchase the vehicle from you or replace it if they cannot fix the problem
- If the defect results in a life-threatening condition or the vehicle is out of service for more than 30 days, a different process applies
- You can apply for free arbitration provided by the state if the manufacturer refuses to buy back or replace the vehicle
You have the right to seek legal counsel at any point during the process. The laws are designed to streamline the Lemon Law claims process to hold manufacturers liable for defective vehicles. However, manufacturers do not simply hand new vehicles or money to consumers unless forced to do so.
Product Liability Lawsuits for Car Manufacturing Defects
In most car accident cases, the primary focus is on the driver who caused the accident. However, a car defect could have contributed to the cause of the crash. If so, you may have a claim for damages against the car manufacturer.
There are three types of car defects:
- Design Defects occur when there is a problem with the original design that exposes the public to the risk of danger that outweighs the usefulness of the design.
- Manufacturing Defects occur during the manufacturing process because of mistakes or intentional changes to the vehicle’s specifications. The manufacturing defect makes the product more dangerous than it would have been if it had been manufactured correctly.
- Warning Defects occur when a vehicle manufacturer fails to warn consumers of potential dangers or include adequate instructions for the safe use of a vehicle and its systems.
A manufacturer could be liable for economic and non-economic damages if you prove the vehicle has a defect and the defect existed when the vehicle was sold. You must also prove the defect caused your injuries and you suffered damages because of the car manufacturing defect.
Common Car Manufacturing Defects That Could Result in a Personal Injury Claim
Numerous types of defects could cause a car accident or other incident that leads to an injury or death. Common examples of car manufacturing defects include:
- Unshielded fuel systems that rupture and cause explosions and fires
- Seat Belts that disengage during a crash or do not adequately restrain the occupant
- Defective door latches and systems could cause doors to open during a collision, causing a person to be thrown from the vehicle, or fail to open after a crash, causing the person to be trapped in the vehicle
- Airbags that fail to deploy during a crash or deploy incorrectly
- Windows made from cheap glass that shatters upon impact
- Inferior materials used to construct the vehicle’s body that increase the risk of intrusion into the occupant space during a collision
- Defective tires, brakes, and other systems
Your vehicle is a vital piece of evidence in a car manufacturing defects case. Speak with an attorney before you allow the insurance company to take control of the vehicle. Your attorney may advise that the vehicle needs to be preserved as evidence in a product liability claim.
Learn More During a Free Consultation With Our Atlanta Car Manufacturing Defects Attorney
You may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from car manufacturing defects. Call Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC to discuss your case with an Atlanta car manufacturing defects lawyer during a free consultation.
