A Threat To Our Families And Communities

If you follow the news stories about automobile recalls, you already know that more than sixty million vehicles were recalled in the United States last year. That figure established a record for a single year, but National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind recently speculated that 2015 will be another record year for recalls. That means a lot of dangerous vehicles are posing a genuine risk to our families and friends.

Speak at once to an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer if you’re injured in any traffic collision in or near the Chicago area. If a negligent driver is responsible for injuries, you can sue that driver, but if you’re injured because a vehicle or vehicle part was made defectively or maintained improperly, a vehicle or part manufacturer or some other party may be responsible. When neither driver is at fault, but you’re injured because of a vehicle or part defect, you’ll need the services of a Chicago personal injury lawyer with extensive product liability experience.

Defective ignition switches and exploding airbags received most of the media attention in 2014, but automobiles and auto parts are recalled for a variety of reasons. If the administrator of the NHTSA thinks that thousands of automobiles and auto parts will be recalled this year, that means those products are on Chicago’s streets right now, and the safety of everyone is at risk. If you’re injured in a crash in Chicago, the first thing you must do is seek medical attention. Then, immediately discuss your case with an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer. If you are injured now or in the future because a vehicle or vehicle part was defective, you are entitled to compensation for your expenses, but you’ll have to fight for that compensation, so do not wait to make the call.