Car Door Latch Failure

While any vehicle accident can be dangerous, even the smallest wreck greatly increases in risk if the vehicle door latches fail to operate properly and keep the doors closed. When an accident occurs and door latches fail, occupants are often thrown from the vehicle, sustaining injuries far worse than those which would have happened had the victim remained in the vehicle.

Victims who are flung from a vehicle during a wreck face certain injuries from hitting the road and other surfaces, and even greater risk - including the possibility of death - if they are struck by other vehicles.

The simple fact is that manufacturers must take every step possible to ensure that vehicle doors remain latched during a wreck. Cases throughout the nation have shown that design flaws or poor installation techniques have resulted in vehicle latches failing during accidents.

Enlisting Heygood, Orr & Pearson to handle a latch failure claim is beneficial because:

• We know the law, what victims legally deserve, and what insurance companies and manufacturers are required to provide.
• We can help victims complete and file all appropriate paperwork, avoiding costly mistakes and explaining everything in plain English.
• We will work with you throughout a trial, or until a settlement is reached.

If you or someone you care about has been in a car door latch failure accident, please fill out our Case Review Contact Form to the right on this page to find out what your case is worth.

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