In a car accident, a defective seat back can significantly contribute to occupants’ injuries and even result in fatalities. This is particularly true when an occupied front seat collapses backward onto a child sitting in the vehicle’s back seat. Though we probably don’t think about car seat backs the way we think about seat belts and airbags, a vehicle’s seatback is actually an important safety feature. In an automobile accident – particularly one involving a rear impact – a seat back acts as a restraint device. Seatback defects can result in occupants being ejected from the vehicle or thrown about the vehicle’s interior. Victims of collapsed seat backs often suffer serious spinal or head injuries.

Seat back defects can affect any type of vehicle including cars, vans, minivans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks. You should know that it is often cheaper for manufacturers to settle car accident claims than it is to issue a recall for defective seatbacks. The experienced car accident attorneys of Feldman Shepherd have secured substantial verdicts and settlements for crash victims throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective seat back, our dedicated trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. We can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need an injury attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.