Each year sees the major car and truck manufacturers issuing recall after recall because of defects that were built into their vehicles. But the automakers generally issue recalls only when they feel forced to do by major investigations or high profile reports that bring widespread attention to the problems. The recent recall of the popular Ford F-150 pickup truck because of a hazardous gas tank strap problem is an example. Ford and the federal government have been receiving reports since the late 1990s about the problem. A major investigation by federal regulators finally forced Ford to admit the problem and announce the F-150 gas tank recall. Ford has admitted one serious injury to a truck occupant from this problem. Often, many serious injuries and even fatalities may occur before a company finally makes a recall.
If you’ve suffered injuries from a defective truck or car, you may be entitled to claim financial compensation for the amounts of your injuries and losses attributable to the defect. Your claim might request monetary damages for such losses as:
Know your rights. Don’t let a lemon make you sour on driving. Call your Pearland, TX personal injury lawyers Chad Points and Tony Denena at (877) 307-9500 for a free legal consultation. We’ll hear you out on the specific facts and circumstances of your individual injuries from a car or truck defect. Then we’ll help you understand your rights and options in seeking compensation for your undeserved wounds. Don’t let the big manufacturers intimidate you. We’ve been taking them on for years in vehicle defect cases. And we’ll help protect your rights too when you have to take on the big dogs.