California Auto Products Liability & Vehicle Defects Attorneys

Recent BISNAR | CHASE Verdict

LA Woman Awarded $24M after Crash Collapses Her Car Seat: MyFoxLA.com

In Pasadena, California, our client Jaklin was involved in a rear-end collision while stopped at an intersection. Jaklin's seat broke and collapsed backwards, allowing her body to submarine rearward underneath her seatbelt and shoulder restraint. Her head struck the back of the rear passenger seat, causing her to sustain severe injuries that permanently paralyzed her. Our firm had the privilege of representing Jaklin in court, which resulted in a 24.7 million dollar verdict.

August 2011 Verdict: BISNAR | CHASE client, Jaklin Romine, receives 24.7 million for her injuries

Unfortunately, Jaklin is not the only person who has been injured or killed from a defective automobile. If you or a loved one have become injured from a defective vehicle please contact our office for immediate assistance.

Your To Do List After An Auto Defect 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 since it's your evidence of a defect. You should also 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.

To schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable staff members please call us at 800-561-4887 or fill out our contact form.

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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.

Current Issues with Auto Product Defects

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.

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Videos That Answer Questions About Auto Defect Cases

After a car accident, you need an attorney who is experienced and knows what to look for. Some of the most common car accidents on the road could be caused by an auto defect. If your lawyer does not know what to look for you might not receive a just settlement for your accident.

Some of the more common auto defect accidents include rollovers, tire tread separation, airbags that fail to deploy and defective seatbelt buckles among others.

If you would like to learn more about auto defects please click on one of our many video links below. If you need further assistance please call us at 800-561-4887.

Catastrophic and fatal injuries can be caused by vehicle defects and can 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.

These, and other motor vehicle defects, may cause serious and sometimes life-long injuries 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.

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