Auto Product Liability
Ford Trucks Linked to Roof-Crush Lawsuits: Is Yours on the List?
For many truck owners, safety is one of the main reasons for choosing a heavy-duty pickup. Ford Super Duty trucks have long been marketed as durable, dependable vehicles capable of handling demanding jobs and tough conditions. But over the years, certain Ford Super Duty models have become the target of litigation involving allegations that their roofs may not provide adequate protection during rollover crashes.
What Can I Do If a Vehicle Defect Caused My Accident in Columbus?
A serious crash can raise questions that go beyond the conduct of the drivers involved. A tire may fail, a roof may collapse, a fuel system may ignite, brakes may malfunction, or an airbag may fail to deploy. In those situations, the legal claim may involve the vehicle itself.
Columbus Attorney Explains How Tire Defects Cause Catastrophic Traffic Injuries
It’s natural to assume that your tires are safe from the moment you buy them. But every year countless drivers and their passengers across the country are injured by devastating crashes that are caused by defective tires.
Ford Agrees to Settle Butler Prather LLP Billion-Dollar Super Duty Truck Injury Cases
After more than a decade of litigation and two historic jury verdicts, Ford Motor Co. has reached confidential settlements in two Georgia product liability cases involving the roof strength of its Super Duty trucks.
Automobile Defect Liability in Georgia: Holding Manufacturers Accountable
It’s natural for drivers to assume that the vehicle they drive is safe and that manufacturers have taken the proper steps to ensure its reliability. However, this is simply not always the case. When defective vehicles hit Georgia roads, lives are put at risk.
Vehicle Parts Commonly Referenced in Product Liability Cases
The big automakers have a long history of placing vehicles on the market with defects that cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, manufacturers often put profits above safety by refusing to eliminate hazardous defects until they are forced to do it.
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.
Injuries Caused by Defective Seatbelts
Individuals need to be able to count on their seatbelts to work in the event an accident occurs. Seatbelts, while they may not be able to prevent all injuries, are often able to prevent catastrophic injuries and even fatalities. However, when a seatbelt is defective, this can lead to serious consequences. Seatbelts are Essential Safety Devices When we examine information available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we can see that out of the nearly 24,000 individuals who lost their lives in vehicle accidents in 2020, more than half of them or not wearing seatbelts. This was a…
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…
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…