.: Products Liability
Crashworthiness
Crashworthiness is one aspect of vehicle safety (the other
being accident avoidance equipment). It deals with protecting
drivers and passengers in the event of a collision. Crashworthiness
features include seatbelts, air bags, roll bars, side
impact bars, and "crumple zones." Vehicles may
be uncrashworthy due to manufacturing defects (e.g. an
air bag that does not fully inflate) or design defects
(e.g. a roll bar that is not placed in an appropriate
location). Vehicle manufacturers are responsible for the
crashworthiness of their cars, trucks, and SUVs whether
they are aware of potential safety hazards or not. Please
contact us to learn more.
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Defective Tires
The Firestone tire recall in August 2000 brought to
the fore the issue of defective tires. Tire defects
can result in serious injuries to both drivers and passengers.
Tread separation and blowouts have been responsible
for numerous injuries and deaths, and the rates of such
accidents have been higher among truck and SUV drivers.
Like other manufacturers, tire makers have a responsibility
to ensure that their products do not harm consumers.
If they do, the manufacturer may be held strictly liable
under the law. Please contact our firm today.
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Defective Highway Design
The population explosion in recent years has turned
ordinary highways into nests of traffic. If roads cannot
support the amount or speed of traffic, driver safety
can be seriously compromised. Properly supported construction,
well-planned curves, effective traffic dividers, and
clear signs are all good design practices. If you believe
that an auto accident may have occurred due to failure
in one or more of these aspects of roadway design, please
contact our firm today.
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Pressure-treated Wood
CCA, or chromated copper arsenic, is a chemical that
is often used to treat wood. It functions as a pesticide
and also protects the wood from fungus and mold. Pressure-treated
wood is used in decks, playground structures, fences,
and other structures. After 2003 CCA will no longer
be allowed to be used to treat wood. This is because
of concerns over the possible consequences of exposure
to CCA by people who work with or use pressure-treated
wood. CCA may also leach into ground water, where it
can harm people. If you or a loved one has suffered
from arsenic poisoning or another health consequence
of exposure to the CCA in pressure-treated wood, we
can help. Please contact our firm today.
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