Disability Law

Douglasville, Georgia Drivers Should Be Aware of Automobile Recalls

By Jack E. Clay

In my experience as a Douglasville injury lawyer, I have handled hundreds of cases where individuals have been injured in car accidents. The cause of an auto accident tells a specific story. With use of a police report, for example, my Douglas County law office is able to better understand how an auto wreck occurred and who may be at fault. There are several ways in which a car wreck can happen. In a small number of cases, it may be the fault of the vehicle itself that causes injuries. For this reason, manufacturers may recall its recently produced vehicles to correct potential safety issues on the vehicle.

For a recent example, Ford Motor Company is investigating a dangerous situation with its Ford Windstar minivan. Some consumers who have purchased the 1995-2003 model year minivans have experienced compartment fires possibly due to a faulty control switch. To date, Ford has recalled 12 million Windstars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA website, found at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov, provides a helpful search engine for other vehicles that have recently been recalled. The list of vehicles being recalled may surprise Atlanta area drivers, but the information is helpful to maintain the safety of Georgia car owners.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident, it is important to consult with an experienced, professional attorney. Feel free to contact my Douglasville serious injury law office for a free consultation.

Full post as published by Georgia Law Blog on September 25, 2008 (boomark / email).