Auto Defects - Lawyers in San Diego, California

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Car accidents are devastating enough on their own, but when a defective part on your vehicle either causes the crash or contributes to more serious injuries, the effects can be disastrous. When you've been catastrophically injured in a car accident, proving that the auto defect led to serious injury is often difficult and you'll need skilled lawyers to handle your case. The attorneys at Dougherty, Hildre & Haklar have experience handling car accidents involving auto defects in San Diego. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you with your lawsuit.

Types of Auto Defects

The following auto defects are known to cause serious injury in car accidents in San Diego and throughout the U.S.:

Defective door latches – faulty door latches can cause the doors of a vehicle to fly open in an accident, ejecting the passengers and driver.

Faulty ignition – this type of defect causes the vehicle to stall while in motion.

Defective tires – the most recent example of defective tires causing auto accidents is the Bridgestone/Firestone tires that were prone to tread separation, leading to vehicle rollovers.

Defective air bags – airbags that do not deploy or that do not fully inflate can lead to serious injury in a car crash.

Defective seat backs – seat backs have been known to collapse in an auto accident, causing serious injury to both front and rear seat occupants.

Defective seat belts – seat belts that unlock during a crash or do not properly restrain the occupant because of faulty design leads to severe injuries.

Roof crush – this refers to a vehicle's roof not protecting the occupants in a rollover accident.

If you believe that auto defects led to your injury, contact the San Diego law firm of Dougherty, Hildre & Haklar for a free consultation.

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Product Liability

Auto defects are often the subject of product liability lawsuits. In an auto defects case the manufacturer of the defective car part can be held liable for your injuries. Proving that the manufacturer was negligent can be tricky, so you'll need to hire attorneys with experience in auto defects cases. Dougherty, Hildre & Haklar in San Diego stands ready to help you with your lawsuit. Contact us today!

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