Auto Product Liability & Car Accidents in Sonoma County

Petaluma Car Accident Injury Lawyer

Were you recently involved in a Sonoma County car accident that was caused by a defective auto part? Though a collision of this kind is generally less common, it has the potential to be just as serious as a car accident can be. You may have been left saddled with medical expenses, missed work and the burden of dealing with a resulting insurance claim. In some cases, it can be difficult to work with the insurance company to seek a fair settlement for your claim. It is therefore important to consider involving an attorney.

An injury lawyer at the Law Offices of David R. Silva can meet with you to discuss the circumstances of your accident and whether you may have a claim against the manufacturer, distributor or seller of your vehicle. Our firm represents clients in Petaluma and throughout Sonoma County. These cases have the potential to be complex and difficult to deal with, due to the fact that the defect needs to be proven, but with the proper resources to investigate your case and build evidence on your behalf, our team can offer you the opportunity to seek the highest amount of financial compensation possible.

How a Defective Auto Part Can Cause a Car Accident

All of the many parts of a motor vehicle must be functioning properly in order for a driver to have full control. If an auto part is defective, it may malfunction and result in the driver causing or being unable to avoid an auto accident. For example, faulty brakes may mean that a driver is unable to stop at a red light, causing him or her to careen through the intersection and collide with another vehicle. At first glance, it may seem that the accident was the driver’s fault. With a complete investigation, however, it may be discovered that the brakes failed to respond as the result of a defect.

Find out more about how you can seek justice if a defective auto part caused your accident. Contact a Sonoma County auto product liability attorney at our firm today.