Most auto accidents are caused by driver negligence, but not all of them are; in fact, a higher number of accidents and injuries than most people realize are actually caused by defective vehicles. Data from the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey (conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) revealed that as many as 44,000 crashes every single year occur due to a vehicle defect. Vehicle manufacturers are legally responsible for making sure the vehicles they produce and sell are safe. If you were seriously injured in an accident that was caused by a defective vehicle, call our North Tampa auto product liability injury lawyers today! We’re on your side and can fight for you to be paid the maximum compensation you deserve by the manufacturer or their insurance company.
Vehicle manufacturers are supposed to conduct extensive safety testing on every vehicle, but some cut corners in order to save costs. Even if the vehicle manufacturer didn’t cut corners and didn’t know about the defect, under Florida law, the mere fact that the vehicle was defective is enough for them to be held liable (legally responsible) for your injuries. Some of the most common instances of auto product liability are brake failure, seat belt failure, airbag failure, and roof crush (when a vehicle rolls over), but auto product liability can also encompass pedal issues, door issues, steering wheel issues, and more. The vehicle defect doesn’t have to have caused the accident for the manufacturer to be held liable; it’s enough that it didn’t protect you as it should have from the effects of an accident. For example, if you were hit from behind, your airbag didn’t deploy, and you suffered facial fractures as a result, your vehicle’s manufacturer could be responsible to pay for some or all of the costs of your injuries. If any part of your car failed to perform as intended to keep you safe, our aggressive attorneys can get you paid fairly!
You Deserve Compensation, And We Can Help You Get It.
Automotive defects can be deadly, or at least devastating – they can also be extremely expensive for injured accident victims. If their safety features or controls don’t work as intended, you and your passengers could suffer catastrophic injuries that can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Depending on the specific circumstances of your accident, you could end up incurring the costs of:
- ambulatory transport
- imaging tests (X-rays, MRIs, etc.)
- bloodwork & transfusions
- surgeries
- hospitalization
- rehabilitation
- chiropractic care
- physical therapy
- mental health counseling
- medications
- copays
- deductibles
- medical devices
- specialized care
- emergency dental work & subsequent dental care
- lost wages (for the time you have to take off work while you heal)
- and more.
Some injuries sustained in an accident where a defective vehicle was involved may never fully heal, leaving you permanently disabled and in need of lifelong care.
Health insurance and your PIP/personal injury protection coverage (required by all drivers in Florida) can cover a portion of these costs, but you shouldn’t have to pay anything out of your own pocket if the severity of your injuries was due to an auto manufacturer’s negligence. They or their insurance company should compensate you fully for all of the costs of the accident. However, because auto product manufacturers lose money and credibility when they pay out claims to victims, they will often deny responsibility and refuse to pay you the amount that your injuries are worth. Because they have large legal teams, it is unlikely that you’ll win your case unless you also have a large legal team on your side! At The Florida Law Group, our North Tampa auto product liability injury lawyers will advocate for the justice you deserve.
About The Florida Law Group’s Award-Winning North Tampa Auto Product Liability Injury Lawyers
For over 38 years, our experienced attorneys have been standing up for the rights of injured accident victims in North Tampa and throughout the state of Florida. Together, we have over 100 years of combined experience on our team, and we’ve recovered over $1 billion for our clients! Our lead attorney, Chris Limberopoulos, is a board certified civil trial specialist – a rare expert distinction that not many lawyers in the state have achieved. Our prestigious law firm has been recognized for excellence by national and local legal organizations such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Trial Lawyer Board of Regents, Avvo, Florida Super Lawyers, the Best Lawyers in America, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and others.
We’re dedicated to winning, and to making a positive impact on our clients’ lives during an incredibly difficult time. We’ll always go the extra mile to get you what you need. You can trust us to guide you every step of the way through the legal process, to communicate with you, to explain your options, to connect you with medical care or financial aid, and to do everything in our power to give you peace of mind. Unlike many other attorneys, we aren’t afraid to go to trial if that’s what it takes to win, and we’ve had success with other significant auto product liability cases before!
Cost & Free Consultation
Some North Tampa residents who have been injured in an accident involving a defective vehicle hesitate to contact a lawyer because they think that they won’t be able to afford representation, but our legal services are actually free – at least in a sense!
We offer free consultations, so you can meet our North Tampa auto product liability injury lawyers, ask questions, learn about what to expect, and generally get a sense of how much you will recover in a claim or lawsuit without paying anything or feeling obligated to hire us.
For another thing, we believe that every injured victim of a defective vehicle accident deserves justice, regardless of socioeconomic status. Auto product failure isn’t fair, and you shouldn’t have a lesser chance at winning a lawsuit against the manufacturer just because of your inability to pay legal fees on top of your medical bills! That’s why we charge on a contingency fee basis. If we lose, you don’t have to pay us. If we win, our fees are paid as a percentage of your settlement (not out of your own pocket). It’s a win-win, risk-free arrangement that can give you peace of mind, as we are incentivized to win you the highest settlement possible.
