Houston, Texas, Auto Defect Lawyers
A Krist Law Firm Case that Changed Auto Defect Law
Prior to the landmark case of Turner v. General Motors, citizens of Texas had no right to sue auto manufacturers for defects in their vehicles that caused them injury, but that did not cause the wreck itself. What does this mean? It means that absent The Krist Law Firm having tried and won the Turner case, the citizens of Texas would not have the right to sue over such things as exploding gas tanks, crushing roofs, and seat belts that fail, among others. When we won, the citizens of Texas won as well. In other words, The Krist Law Firm established the auto defect law in Texas.
If you suspect your accident may involve an auto defect, it is imperative to contact us quickly. Evidence at the scene can quickly be lost; cars are quickly sold or destroyed, and crucial vehicle computer evidence can be erased and forever lost.
Our law firm is nationally recognized as a leading plaintiff's personal injury firm. Over 40 years, we have achieved a record of success in auto defect cases, including a staggering number of multimillion dollar jury verdicts and settlements. When someone has been hurt or killed by an auto defect, we take every action possible within the bounds of ethics to make sure that they get the best possible results.
The Telltale Signs of an Auto Defect
Many people who are involved in a car accident or truck accident don't initially realize that their injuries are actually due to an auto defect. Whether or not an auto defect caused your accident, if you were hurt by the way your car was designed, the manufacturer should be held accountable.
As experienced lawyers, we often help our clients identify situations where their car accidents or injuries were caused by auto defects:
- If your vehicle's fuel tank caused a fire, call a lawyer at our firm. Fuel tanks should be designed to be strong enough to withstand impacts that humans can withstand. They should never burst into flame or explode when hit.
- When your SUV or other vehicle is involved in an accident and the car roof collapses, this could be a sign of an auto defect. Autos should be designed well enough to withstand the force of flipping over.
- If you are wearing your seat belt, but are ejected (or partially ejected) from your car during a car accident, the seat belt may have been defective. If a loved one was killed and you were told that he or she was not wearing a seat belt, investigate the possibility of seat belt failure. Many cars have a computer that should be able to tell you about the seat belt use.
- Seatbacks that recline when involved in a car accident are defective. They can cause their occupants to be shot into the back seat of a car, injuring them severely.
- When car tires blow out, explode or suddenly shred, the accidents they cause could be the result of auto defects. Tire explosions often result in loss of control and vehicle rollovers.
Contact Us
If you have been injured in a car accident and you believe that an auto defect is to blame, contact The Krist Law Firm by calling (281) 954-3186. Whether the result of your accident was a burn, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other type of catastrophic injury or even the wrongful death of a loved one, we can help. We offer free and confidential consultations and there is never a fee unless you recover compensation.
