Safety First: A Look Into Automotive Recalls And How You Can Be Reimbursed
Michael Babboni
Recalls
The automotive industry is one of the most important economic sectors in the world. The companies and organizations that make up this industry are involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. Unfortunately, some of these companies have become infamous for their recalls, which affect the car brand’s customers throughout the world. Some of the biggest recalls in history involve Toyota, Ford, and most recently Volkswagen, which violated regulations stated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Some of these issues were dangerous and even life-threatening to the consumers who bought these cars. If your car or vehicle was subject to a recall, you have certain rights as a consumer. In addition, if you were injured as a result of this defect, a product liability suit may be possible.If a defect is discovered in the safety design of an automobile, then it may be recalled by the manufacturer or a safety organization. This allows owners of recalled vehicles to bring their cars into dealerships and get the defective parts repaired free of charge. You may consider a products liability suit claim if your car was defective when you first purchased it, and caused you an injury (as long as you were using the vehicle in a manner intended by the manufacturer). Unlike many other kinds of lawsuits, there is no need to show that the manufacturer acted carelessly or made any error when producing the car.
Safety is a major issue for car buyers, and understandably so. Car manufacturers claim that their cars are better, safer, and more desirable for consumers. When defects are discovered, manufacturers will often act on their own initiative to prevent a decline in sales and damage to their company's reputation. A recall of faulty brake pads may provide options for repair or refund, but those solutions don't cover any injuries you may have sustained from these faulty parts. Injury lawsuits related to a faulty product can recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages from time off work, and other injury damages. If you suffered an injury resulting from one these automotive recalls, make sure you contact a personal injury lawyer and see if they can help you receive compensation.