California Auto Products Liability & Vehicle Defects Attorneys

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Brian Chase Named a 2010 Top 50 Orange County Lawyer

Brian Chase Named a 2009 Top Personal Injury Lawyer by OC METRO

Read New Book: "Still Unsafe At Any Speed: Auto Defects That Cause Wrongful Deaths and Catastrophic Injuries"

Get valuable advice about auto products liability and learn the specifics of common vehicle defects. Real-life accounts remind us that we are dealing with much more than statistical and technical data. Brian Chase was included on the 2007 list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. He was named 2004 Product Liability Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and has served as president of that group. He is currently secretary of the Consumers Attorneys of California and was named a 2009 top personal injury lawyer in Orange County.

Videos Answer Questions About Auto Defect Cases

• What Does It Take to Win an Auto Defect Case?
• What Is the Difference Between a Car Accident and Auto Defect Case?
• Why Do Auto Defects Happen?
• What Are the Most Common Auto Defects?
• What Can You Recover in an Auto Defect Case?
• What To Look For in a Rollover Accident?

Anyone suffering an injury that was caused by a defective motor vehicle or a motor vehicle component would be well advised to preserve the vehicle (it's your evidence of a defect) and promptly consult with an auto products liability attorney who has the respect of the auto industry. Car manufacturers may be held responsible for any injuries or fatalities which are the result of a motor vehicle defect. It is the responsibility of car manufacturers to make safe vehicles, free from defects and safety hazards that can injure vehicle occupants.

Catastrophic and fatal personal injury can be caused by vehicle defects that result in the following:

• Rollover Accident caused by vehicles prone to rolling over.
• Roof Crush caused by a weak roof that collapses into the occupant compartment during a rollover.
• Seat Back Failure caused by weak seats that collapse backwards injuring or ejecting its occupants.
• Glass Breakage caused by weak glass glazing that allows occupants to be ejected from the vehicle.
• Airbag Failure caused by airbags that fail to deploy or do not deploy in a timely manner.
• Seat Belt Failure caused by seat belts that unlatch, tear, spool out or otherwise fail during an accident.
• Door Latch Failure caused by doors that open during an accident allowing passengers to be ejected.
• Gasoline Fire caused by a defective gas tank or fuel line.

For more information on auto products liability, please see our Auto Defects Digest to read about specific make-model-year defect descriptions.

These, and other motor vehicle defects, may cause serious and sometimes life-long personal injury and disabilities to the victims. To find out more about defective auto products and the injuries they cause, visit our California auto product liability website.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as the result of a defective auto part or vehicle, contact the experienced California auto products liability legal team at BISNAR | CHASE for a free consultation. We will use our extensive knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.

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BISNAR | CHASE 2006-2010 Super Lawyers names outstanding lawyers from more than 60 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. BISNAR | CHASE has received this award for five consecutive years. Brian Chase was named one of the 2010 Top 50 Orange County Lawyers.