We use many different products in our daily lives, but it is arguable that nothing is more important than our automobiles. Our cars take us to and from our places of work; we drive them to the grocery store. There is perhaps no single product that we use so consistently and with such importance, and yet cars are a bit of a double-edged sword in that they are also arguably the most dangerous products we use.
Not only is the threat of a car accident significant at any time, especially in New York, but there is also the risk of a car part or design being defective, which could affect your or another driver’s ability to operate the vehicle safely. Obviously car companies do not want the bad publicity of designing a faulty car or the knowledge that their defective design has caused many deaths, so they are usually very good about recalling dangerous cars. But this does little to help consumers who purchase or drive defective cars.
If you are operating a car that has been recalled, you may not even be aware of it. Fortunately, there are many motor vehicle recall resources that people can take advantage of in order to find out if their vehicle has been recalled, or even if certain motor vehicle products such as child booster seats have been recalled.
Those who have been involved in car accidents caused by faulty vehicles could be entitled to compensation. A product liability lawsuit may prove that the car manufacturer was responsible for your accident due to defective design, but you must prove that the defect directly contributed to the accident. Consider meeting with an attorney to discuss the aspects of your case and build a strong claim to get the compensation you deserve.