Every year thousands of motorists are seriously injured or die as a result of seatback failure.  San Francisco Seatback injuries are caused by faulty seats that do not withstand impact during an automobile crash.  It is not uncommon for accidents involving seatback injuries to occur at speeds as low as twenty-five miles per hour.  These injuries can take place in cities like San Jose, Oakland, or even Fremont.

Failure of the seat mechanism can cause an occupant to be thrown backwards.  As the seat collapses, the driver falls backward, away from the steering wheel and crashes into the back seat. Other injuries can occur when the driver loses control of the vehicle and causes a second accident.  In some situations, the driver may slide under the seat belt and jostle around the interior of the car or be ejected from the vehicle.  The impact on back seat passengers, often small children can cause severe injury or death.

Nearly every major American automobile manufacturer has been accused in a court of law of producing unsafe seatbacks that are prone to fail in rear-end accidents.   It is a common practice for manufacturers to have low-cost seats installed in lesser priced automobiles to save money.

Engineering and design flaws are often the cause of seat back failures, a   frightening defect that causes numerous injuries and deaths each year.  Poorly designed adjustable head restraints can add to the problem.  Seatback failures commonly result in head trauma, chest wounds, and spinal cord injuries.  In some cases head trauma can cause brain damage.  Spinal cord injuries often result in paraplegia or quadriplegia.  The collapsed seat can make it difficult or impossible for a victim to exit the vehicle safely, especially if the vehicle is on fire.  Thus, the outcome of an accident can be transformed from a minor incident to a catastrophic accident with severe injuries or fatalities and could require a Fremont Seatback Failure Lawyer.

Seatback failures often result in:

• loss of vehicle control
• life threatening injuries or fatalities
• lack of effectiveness in seatbelt and restraint systems
• disfigurement due to burns

A San Francisco personal injury attorney skilled in seatback litigation can offer valuable assistance in recovering compensation for medical expenses, physical pain, emotional suffering, and lost wages.

If you have been seriously injured or suffered the loss of a loved one in a seatback failure injury you may be able to seek monetary damages.   Contact a San Francisco seatback failure attorney at the law office of Michael P. Ehline at (888) 480-9786, for a confidential consultation.  After a comprehensive assessment of your case, if a vehicle defect is found to be a direct cause of the accident, you may be able to hold the manufacturer legally responsible.  Every effort will be made to achieve the best possible results and get the compensation you rightfully deserve.