Crashworthiness Lawyers

Every Auto Crash with Serious Injuries or Death Should Be Evaluated as a Potential Crashworthiness Lawsuit

Crashworthiness cases, also referred to as auto defect claims, are cases in which a vehicle, because of its unsafe design or the absence of necessary safety features, fails to adequately protect the occupants from injury in foreseeable crashes. Crashworthiness is a distinct area of legal practice, requiring extensive investigation and discovery. There is a need to retain multiple highly specialized experts who will conduct vehicle testing and/or prepare sophisticated computer simulations. Experts in automotive design, accident reconstruction, biomechanics, federal regulations, and specialized vehicle crash testing are required in almost every case.

Vehicle manufacturers have experienced lawyers and unlimited money to defend against these complex claims, and they will often take a case to verdict. Even for seasoned litigators with the mettle to take on the auto industry, crashworthiness claims are generally not a realistic business option, as they require a staggering bankroll ― hundreds of thousands of dollars in case costs is common ― that many firms simply cannot afford.

Only catastrophic injury claims can support the necessary level of financial investment.