When a car manufacturer contributes to an accident that causes injuries, they should be held accountable. If you got hurt in a crash and you believe that a defect in a vehicle was fully or partly to blame, you may be owed compensation. A Snohomish County car accident lawyer from our firm can help you pursue damages and hold all liable parties accountable.
When Can I Sue a Car Manufacturer?
To sue a car manufacturer, you have to show that they are responsible for a defect. Not only that, but you have to show that this defect led to your accident and resulted in injuries. It’s not enough to just show that a defect exists. So, to put things simply:
- There is a defect that the car manufacturer should have caught
- The defect led to an accident
- The accident caused you injuries
- You have incurred damages as a result
Can I Sue Other Parties Along With the Car Manufacturer?
A case like this can quickly become complicated because the car manufacturer might not be the only party who can be blamed for your crash. The defect may have been a problem, but the manufacturer may not be solely responsible for it. There could also be another, unrelated party who contributed to your accident and injuries. Some common parties in a case like this include:
- A parts manufacturer
- A shop or dealership that installed a part
- Another driver who helped cause the crash
We do not want you to miss out on your chance to claim as much compensation as possible. If we think that a party is negligent and that they should pay you damages, we will help you fight for fair compensation and hold each party accountable.
What Can I Do If the Vehicle Wasn’t Mine?
The vehicle with the defect doesn’t have to be yours. If you were the passenger of the car, an occupant of another vehicle, or even a pedestrian, you may still be able to sue the car manufacturer for compensation. The key is whether the defect caused you harm, and you may have been injured whether or not the vehicle with the defect belonged to you.
Should I Hire an Attorney?
As we mentioned, cases like this can get complicated since they often have multiple defendants. Even if you only end up suing the car manufacturer, that can be difficult to do on your own. Proving negligence isn’t easy, and a big company is sure to have a team of lawyers ready to pick your arguments apart. A lawyer can work with you to build a more convincing case.
Contact Our Law Firm
So if you were hurt in an accident and a car manufacturer was to blame, we’re not afraid to take them on. Contact Amy C Brown Law, PLLC to schedule a consultation with our team. We can tell you more about your legal options and what our lawyers can do to help you claim the compensation that you deserve.
