South Jersey Auto Defect Lawyer

Seasoned South Jersey Auto Defect Lawyer Holds Manufacturers Accountable for Injuries Suffered by Clients in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ

A defect in a motor vehicle is like a ticking time bomb. At some point, the defect can cause a failure that may lead to an occupant of the vehicle suffering serious and life-altering injuries. If you were hurt because of an auto defect, you don’t have to face big manufacturing corporations on your own. A South Jersey auto defect lawyer from Gelman Law, LLC can help.

Founding attorney David Gelman and his team work hard to provide effective, trusted legal advice and advocacy to injured victims throughout New Jersey. We can help you to understand your rights and what you should expect in your case. You can trust that our firm will do whatever it takes to pursue the best possible result in your case so that you can get the fair and full compensation you need and deserve. 

Contact our firm today for a free initial case review to speak to a South Jersey auto defect lawyer about your options for holding manufacturers and other parties accountable to compensate you for the injuries and loss that you have suffered. 

Common Types of Auto Defect Cases We Help Clients With

Vehicles come with thousands of parts. A design or manufacturing defect in any of those parts may eventually lead to a mechanical failure on the road, which may trigger an accident. Auto defects can also worsen injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash. A qualified South Jersey auto defect lawyer from Gelman Law, LLC can help you seek accountability and justice from manufacturers if your injuries were caused or worsened by an auto defect such as:

• Seatbelts – Common defects that seat belts can suffer include defects in the belt latch, which can cause a seatbelt to come undone in an accident, or poor quality fabric and stitching that may cause a seat belt to fray and break.
• Airbags – Airbags have been one of the most common auto defects in recent years, with millions of vehicles having been recalled for defective airbag systems. Defects can cause an airbag to deploy outside on accident or fail to deploy in an accident. Problems with airbag inflators can result in airbags inflating too quickly or not quickly enough, injuring an occupant in a crash. Inflators can also violently explode, sending metal shrapnel into the passenger cabin.
• Door latches – Faulty door latches can cause doors to fly open when a vehicle is on the road, potentially causing an occupant to fall out.
• Fuel pumps – Defective fuel pumps may result in engines being starved of fuel during operation, causing a loss of power that can prove incredibly dangerous when a vehicle is on the highway. 
• Steering assembly – Steering assembly defects may cause driver inputs to not be transmitted to the wheels, meaning the driver has no control over their vehicle. Other common defects can even result in the steering wheel unexpectedly detaching from the steering column.
• Transmission – Transmission problems can cause a loss of power while the vehicle is moving. Another common transmission defect can result in the vehicle unexpectedly shifting out of park, which can cause a vehicle to begin rolling unattended.
• Brakes – Defective brakes can leave a driver unable to slow down and stop their vehicle when they fail.
• Tires – Common tire defects include tread separations and blowouts, which can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle when these defects cause a tire failure.
• Headlights/taillights/indicator lights – If defective vehicle lights don’t work, a driver may lose visibility in low light conditions, while non-functional tail lights and indicators mean other motorists and pedestrians have no idea when the vehicle is braking or turning. 

How a South Jersey Auto Defect Lawyer from Gelman Law, LLC Can Help You Pursue a Financial Recovery for Injuries Suffered in an Accident Caused by an Auto Defect

If you were hurt due to an auto defect, South Jersey auto defect lawyer David Gelman and his team will go to work on your behalf to:

• Investigate the underlying facts and circumstances of your injury, including arranging to have the subject vehicle inspected by engineering experts to confirm the nature of the defect.
• Identify at-fault parties, including manufacturers or retailers.
• Prepare and file your claims with the responsible parties and their insurers
• Aggressively pursue fair and full compensation for you through a negotiated settlement
• File your case in court and pursue litigation all the way to trial if necessary.

Reach Out to Our Firm for a Free Case Evaluation to Discuss Your Legal Rights and Options

Don’t delay seeking financial compensation for injuries you suffered because of a defective vehicle or auto part. Contact Gelman Law, LLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about how a dedicated South Jersey auto defect lawyer can serve as your advocate and guide you through the legal process to pursue the financial recovery you need and deserve. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Defects in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ