Auto Product Liability

Electric Vehicle and E-Bike Batteries Can Cause Fires and Injuries

Electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes are growing in popularity. Many people choose EVs for environmental or economic advantages. E-bikes can be a useful or convenient way to get around town. Unfortunately, the batteries in EVs and e-bikes may cause fires—fires that burn excessively hot and are difficult to extinguish.  Home and apartment building fires caused by batteries in EVs and e-bikes have caused severe injuries and fatalities across the country.

What are the Levels of Automation for Autonomous Vehicles?

The world’s tech is changing rapidly, and this is perhaps most clear when it comes to vehicle automation. Over the last two decades, the rapidly changing technological advancements have allowed for various levels of vehicle automation to occur. Most newer vehicles on the roadway today have some form of automation features, and self-driving vehicles are being tested all over the country. Here, we want to discuss the levels of automation for autonomous vehicles as well as what drivers can expect on the roadway concerning these vehicles right now. Level 0 (No Automation) This is the most basic level and includes… read more

Georgia Moped and Scooter Laws

Mopeds and scooters are increasingly popular methods of transportation on the roadways in Georgia. However, most people do not realize that these vehicles are relatively strictly regulated by the state. It is important to understand that the laws surrounding mopeds and scooters are in place to increase the safety of everybody on the roadway. Here, we want to discuss Georgia’s moped and scooter laws, as well as some of the dangers that these vehicles can present. The laws differ depending on the vehicle Georgia has various laws in place regarding mopeds, scooters, and electric bikes. These laws revolve around the… read more

Air bag manufacturer recalls defective inflators

Air bag manufacturer recalls defective inflators – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP

Ford initiates two recalls affecting 441,000 vehicles

Ford initiates two recalls affecting 441,000 vehicles – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP

Audi recalls multiple vehicles for dangerous defects

Audi recalls multiple vehicles for dangerous defects – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP

Strict liability in product auto defect lawsuits

Strict liability in product auto defect lawsuits – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP

Honda recalls 772,000 more vehicles over defective air bags

Honda recalls 772,000 more vehicles over defective air bags – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP

NHTSA announces investigation into Ford F-150 brakes

NHTSA announces investigation into Ford F-150 brakes – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP

Testing shows that 1 out of 371 Takata inflators rupture

Testing shows that 1 out of 371 Takata inflators rupture – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP