Newspapers often carry reports of car manufacturers recalling vehicles due to defective or malfunctioning parts. Any fault in a vehicle part can cause serious injury to users of the vehicle and thousands of people are injured in such accidents each year. One such defective part could be the car-door latch which could either cause the door to fly open during an accident, ejecting the passengers, or it could freeze in wet/cold weather, causing the door to only partially lock, allowing it to open when the vehicle is in motion.

If you or a dear one has been involved in an accident that resulted in injuries caused by a defective car-door latch, contact a personal injury lawyer without delay to file a compensation claim against those responsible for the accident.

Types of Injuries Caused

Sudden opening of car doors when the vehicle is in motion can be disastrous especially at high speeds. If there are children and seniors as passengers, this can be fatal. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to death. They include:

• Road rash (skin abrasions due to impact)
• Cuts, wounds and lacerations
• Fractures, broken bones
• Internal organ damage
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal damage

When someone you know has been injured in such an accident, they are entitled to receive compensation for the injuries. Those responsible for the defective product that caused the accident must compensate the injured for medical expenses, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, lost wages/income, etc. In the case of death, a case of wrongful injury can be brought by the relatives of the deceased. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can assist you with the process of filing a claim.

Defective Latches 

Since the early 1970s, crash-worthiness regulations have been in place for automobile manufacturers that dictate how much force the door latch is supposed to sustain. Any violation of these guidelines results in the manufacture, sale and distribution of a defective product. Typical defects include:

• Design flaws
• Manufacturing flaws
• Inadequate instructions for proper fitting and use
• Mechanical flaws/failure
• Inferior materials used
• Insufficient warnings on usage
• Third-party negligence during manufacture of accessories
• Outdated systems

How We Can Assist

When someone is injured due to a defective car door latch, proving liability can be quite challenging because there may be a number of parties at fault. Additionally, if a number of such incidents have occurred and the manufacturer knew about it and failed to take corrective steps, this could constitute deliberate intent. All these pose a complex legal case which would be best handled by a car accident lawyer who has exclusively handled similar cases. Our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 can provide an initial free consultation to examine the circumstances of your case. Based on this, we can find a personal injury lawyer who has special knowledge of defective product laws, personal injury laws and insurance regulations to deal with your case.

Our serious injury lawyers can represent you in all negotiations with the at-fault party/parties or at trial to ensure that your interests/rights are safeguarded at all times.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)