When you close your car or truck door, you probably don’t give the door latch a second thought. Unfortunately the same is true for some motor vehicle manufacturers. Defective door latches can significantly contribute to auto accident injuries and fatalities. Upon impact in a rollover or other car accident, a door latch defect can cause the door to open, resulting in the driver or occupant being thrown from the vehicle. Motor vehicle accident victims who are ejected during a crash face a far greater chance of serious injury such as paralysis, head trauma or even death. According to 2007 accident statistics, nearly 29,000 motor vehicle occupants were killed or injured when they were ejected from their vehicles.

Door latch 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 door latches. 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 door latch, 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.