Baltimore Auto Product Liability

File a Maryland Auto Product Liability for Defective Car Parts

Buying an automobile is an increasingly expensive endeavor. If you invest tens of thousands of dollars, it is reasonable to expect that your car, truck, SUV, or other kind of vehicle will provide many years and miles of safe, dependable transportation. Automakers have an ethical responsibility to manufacture automobiles that are safe to operate and protect occupants in the event of an accident. When someone is hurt or killed due to a defective automobile or defective part, the automaker can be held liable for negligence.

Attorneys play an important role in helping people receive the compensation they deserve for injuries and loss caused by negligent automakers – and in helping to prevent future injuries by holding manufacturers responsible.

Baltimore product liability attorney Steven H. Heisler works diligently to provide competent representation for his injured clients. If you or someone you love has been injured in a >motor vehicle accident in Maryland or the District of Columbia and you think the accident may have been caused by a defective vehicle or one of its parts, call Steve at (410) 625-4878. He’s easy to talk to, and he knows the right questions to ask to determine whether your accident involves a product liability issue.

Aggressive Attorneys Taking On Big Automakers

Maryland car accident lawyer Steven H. Heisler has made representing clients against large corporations and insurance companies central to his law practice and is a Maryland personal injury attorney dedicated to helping people. He places an emphasis on client education and explains the laws that apply to a situation in plain language so that each client can make an informed decision about which course of action will be best for them and their family.

Dangerous Motor Vehicles and Their Components

It seems we’ve become accustomed to announcements by automakers that they’re recalling millions of vehicles because they’ve been found to contain defective parts. Why are there so many instances of injury and death due to faulty or poorly designed vehicles? Corporate greed, that’s why.

• In early 2014, GM was exposed for having used faulty ignition switches on millions of vehicles, even though they had known of their danger for more than a decade. The ignition switches in question could easily be knocked out of the “run” position into the “auxiliary” position, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power, steering, brakes and lights. The problem caused at least 31 accidents and 12 deaths, leading to multiple lawsuits and a criminal investigation of GM.
• From 2000 to 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received more than 6,200 complaints because some Toyotas suddenly accelerated, hurtling nearly 100 people to their death. The corporation recalled more than 8 million vehicles worldwide, blaming the catastrophes on problems with gas pedals, floor mats and brakes.
• Rear-impact collisions resulted in gas tank fires in Jeep Grand Cherokees, Ford Pintos and Mercury Bobcats.
• Toyotas and Pontiacs were recalled because of airbag failures.
• Some Hondas were recalled because of potential fuel leaks and fires.
• In 2000, a massive recall of Firestone tires was due to tread separation, causing rollovers and 119 deaths.

Other NHTSA investigations have addressed problems such as the following:

• Faulty vehicle lights
• Air bag issues, either because they don’t deploy when needed or they deploy too easily
• Problems with seat belts or child restraints
• Improperly designed or defective steering columns
• Steering components susceptible to breakage
• Ineffective windshield wiper systems
• Wiring issues that could cause a fire
• Jacks prone to collapse.

Hundreds of millions of vehicles have been recalled by NHTSA since 1966, when the government agency began setting safety standards. Still others have been the subject of investigation which did not reach the level of a recall. And, regrettably, even when a recall has been made and repairs offered by the automakers, not all motorists take the time to have the work done, putting themselves and others on the road at risk.

Call Today for a Free Consultation

If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed by a negligent automaker, attorney Steven H. Heisler may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve. This compensation can help with catastrophic medical bills, ongoing medical care, expensive medication, lost wages, loss of function, and other injuries. If a legal team or insurance representative approaches you, before you sign any documents, contact Steven H. Heisler, The Injury Lawyer, at (410) 625-4878.

Attorney Steve Heisler

Steve Heisler decided in 1996 that he was going to focus his law practice exclusively on injury cases. Since then, he has been representing injured people against insurance companies, disreputable medical practitioners and Big Pharma, and doing it with compassion, honesty and level-headed rationality. [ Attorney Bio ]