Monday, March 3, 2008

Is My Car to Blame? Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys

Rollovers. Automobile recalls. Air bag failure. Seat belt defects. We hear these terms on the news, while viewing images of fiery crashes and devastating accident scenes, and wonder if are ever to feel safe in our vehicles. Automobile manufactures have a legal and ethical duty to make sure their vehicles are safe and “crashworthy” – which means they will reasonably protect their occupants during an accident. But they often fail to meet that duty, and in the very worst cases, knew they were falling short of standards but made no change because of financial reasons (which some may interpret as greed).When taking on a large manufacturer in a case of auto products liability, you will need strong representation by an Illinois personal injury lawyer to ensure fair compensation. In Chicago, personal injury attorneys are familiar with many common auto product defects, including:Airbag failure Rollovers (especially in SUVs and passenger vans) Roof crush accidents Automobile and auto product recalls Defective tires and tread separation Seatbelt failure Seatback failure If you or someone you love were injured due to a defective automobile or auto part, you have the right to hold manufacturers responsible if you live in or around Chicago. Personal injury attorneys are committed to prosecuting cases in which serious injury or death has occurred due to a known defective automobile product or accessory

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