Cadillac SRX Accident Lawsuit: GM Ignition Switch Class Action Attorney
Failure to Recall and Replace – Establishing Liability Against General Motors
Despite knowledge of the ignition key defect General Motors failed to recall and replace the defective parts from older Cadillac SRX Model. Liability against General Motors can be established when a manufacturer knew or should have known of the dangerous propensities of their products but failed to either (1) replace the vehicle (2) fix the issue via a recall or (3) properly warn consumers of the dangers associated with the common use of the product. Common Injuries: According to our analysis of the cases we have retained accident involving ignition switch defects tend to cause more severe injures because of many factors, chief amongst them the facts that in many instanced the switching off of the ignition system during driving will also turn off all of the vehicle safety mechanism including driver / passenger / and side airbags of the vehicle. Some of the most common injuries include the following…- Lower back and spinal cord injuries.
- Injuries to the shoulder including torn rotator cuff.
- Broke nose and other facial injuries including facial lacerations.
- Broken bones – cracked ribs, broken wrist, ankles and knees.
- Torn ligaments and nerve injuries.
- Traumatic brain injury – TBI
Recovery Available for Injured Individuals in Ignition Switch Key Defects
Victims of personal injury caused by the intentional reckless or wrongful actions of others are entitled to compensation for all harms suffered. Types of damages compensable in product liability cases include the following…- All medical and health related costs.
- Cost of future medical and rehabilitation care.
- Disability care, including home, nursing, special education, and transportation costs.
- Lost wages and loss of future income capacity.
- Economic damage – damage to property loss of value in property.
- Non-economic damages – this includes emotional distress. mental anguish, pain and suffering.
- Wrongful Death Compensation: Certain relative of those who were killed in accident caused by defective GM automobiles have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against at fault parties.
- Punitive Damages: Punitive damages can be awarded were the at fault party displays a malicious intent to cause harm or death or willful and wanton disregard for the life and health of the at fault party.
The Ultimate Guide to Recall Lawsuits
– Recall Lawsuits
– Product Liability/Defective Products
– 2011 Subaru Outback Recall Notice
– Saturn Aura Lawsuit
– GM Cobalt Ignition Switch Defect Lawsuit
– Porsche GT Recall Lawsuit
– Ford Airbag Class Action Lawsuit
– Fuel Hose Recall Lawsuit
– Cane Creek Bicycle Shock Recall
– Takata Airbag Class Action Lawsuit
– Zip Line Defect Prompts Recall
– Toyota FJ Cruiser Recall
– Chevy Cobalt Air Bag Failure Lawsuit
– All Terrain Vehicle Injuries
– Off-Highway Vehicles Crash Hazard
– TerraTrike Recalls
– Polaris Ranger Recall
– Bair Hugger Blankets Recall
– Failure to Deploy Airbag in Defective Car
– Seat Back Failures in Vehicles
– Defective Child Safety Seats
– Bicycle Defects Cause Serious Injuries
– Jet Ski Defect Attorney
– Fireplace Recall
– Recall for Home Elevators
– Trampoline Recall
– Trampoline Recalled Due to Fall and Injury Risk
– Ross Folding Lounge Chair Recall
– Coby Flat Screen TV Recall
– Rocky Brand Steel-Toe Shoes Recall
– Xtreme Climbing Sticks Recalls
– Fisher-Price Recalls Baby Sleepers
– Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Baby Sleepers
– Recall of Dick’s Sporting Goods’
– Bed Handle Recall Injury Lawsuit
– Kids II Recalls Rocking Sleepers
– Restoration Hardware Recalls
– Blackhawk Firearm Holsters Recall