What Can A Person Do If A Defective Part Caused Their Car Crash And Injuries?
Michael Babboni
Recalls
Unless an individual has been hiding out in a cave, on a deserted island, or under a rock without Internet/TV access, they have likely heard, at least a little bit, about recalls over the last decade or so. After all, the Takata airbag issue was regularly making headlines during the period. The corporation acted negligently in knowing that their inflators had a problem, but they did very little about it. In turn, as of February 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 24 people lost their lives worldwide, and another 240 people were injured.Then again, sometimes, manufacturers just take their sweet time issuing recalls. If you or your loved ones get into a wreck and sustain injuries due to a defective part, you may be owed a fair amount of compensation. To file this type of lawsuit, one of two things must happen. Either the accident had to occur before the recall was issued, or you must prove that you had no previous knowledge of the recall.
Avoid Taking On A Manufacturer Alone
Most of the time, manufacturing companies have legal teams on retainer. They are waiting in the wings to discredit such claims, and the attorneys may even go as far as to blame the event on the victim. So, instead of letting these individuals take advantage of you, give our accident lawyer a call today to schedule a free case review. Yes, you read that right, free, as in no money upfront. This aspect is a big draw for a lot of St. Petersburg residents because, who wants to spend a substantial sum just to see if their claim holds water?
Additionally, personal injury cases are paid on a contingency fee basis. As such, the client only has to pay for the legal services if compensation is recovered. Our accident lawyer will always fight with your best interests in mind. He has been helping Floridians obtain compensation for more than 27-years, and he will be more than happy to do the same for you.
Recall Information That All Florida Residents Need To Know
GM is expected to issue recall number N192270600 sometime in the future. The organization has yet to provide a notification schedule. There are a potential 556,399 affected units, which means they can pretty much be anywhere across the nation, including right here in Florida. The models in question are...
• 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 And GMC Sierra 1500 Vehicles
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 And 3500 Trucks
• 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 And 3500 Vehicles
The units all came equipped with carpeting. When the front seatbelt pretensioners deploy, hot gas could escape from its bracket. If this occurs, the floor carpeting may catch fire. An increased risk of fire is the last thing that anybody wants to experience while trapped inside a car. The flames might lead to drivers and passengers receiving severe burns. Not to mention, if the persons are unable to escape the vehicle, they may even lose their lives.
So, be mindful of this information if you own one of the models mentioned above. We certainly don't want to see any of our friends or neighbors get hurt. However, if an accident and injuries do arise, just know that our team will go above and beyond to help you get the compensation that you deserve.