Navigating Claims for Injuries Caused by Defective Car Parts in Nebraska

Defective car parts can turn an everyday commute or routine drive into an unexpected accident, leading to serious injuries. Whether defective airbags, malfunctioning brakes, or another part caused your accident, you have the right to file a product liability claim and pursue compensation for damages. However, navigating the legal process can be complicated, with the number of parties involved in creating and selling car parts, the statute of limitations on these cases, and large insurance companies and legal teams.

At Knowles Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming it can be to face the aftermath of an accident caused by defective car parts. With 55 years of experience, we’ve helped clients across Nebraska pursue claims against manufacturers and other responsible parties, securing multi-million dollar settlements. Our lawyers at Knowles Law Firm are dedicated to guiding you through the process, ensuring your case receives the attention it deserves.

Who Is Liable for a Defective Car Part in Nebraska?

With the chain of distribution for car parts, it can be challenging to know whose negligence caused your accident. Our attentive lawyers conduct a thorough investigation to identify a liable party, which may include one or more of the following: 

Manufacturer

Manufacturers are those who make the car or the car parts. These may be large corporations or small businesses, but if they made the defective part or created a poor vehicle design that caused the accident, they may be liable for your losses.

Retailer

While a retailer does not make the products they sell, they are still responsible for ensuring the products they sell are safe for customers. Therefore, if you purchased a defective car part from a retailer, such as an auto shop, dealership, or mechanic, and that car part causes an accident, you may hold the retailer accountable.

Distributor

A distributor purchases a product from a manufacturer and sells it to retailers. Therefore, if the distributor sells a defective part, mishandles a part, or modifies a part to make it faulty, they may be responsible for a resulting accident.

Mechanic

When you take your car to a mechanic, you trust them to fix your car’s issue and ensure your vehicle runs properly. They may be liable for your injuries if they install a defective part that causes an accident.

How a Lawyer Can Help Prove a Defective Car Part Caused Your Injuries

As the victim of a defective car part accident, you carry the burden of proof. This means your claim must demonstrate the liable party owed you a duty to care for your safety and prevent harm, breached this duty, and directly caused the accident and your injuries. Fulfilling this burden of proof is no small task, so instead of handling it on your own, you can partner with the experienced trusted lawyers at Knowles Law Firm.

With our commitment to excellence and attention to detail, we can help you establish the connection between the defective car part and your injuries and navigate the complex legal process in the following ways:

• Investigation: We conduct a thorough investigation, considering every possible detail, so you can focus on having a stress-free recovery.
• Evidence collection: During our investigation, we collect, analyze, and preserve key pieces of evidence, including medical bills, police reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness and expert testimony. This information helps fulfill your burden of proof, prove your injuries, and demonstrate their impact on your life.
• Statute of limitations: Nebraska law places a four-year statute of limitations on product liability claims. We work efficiently to ensure you don’t miss your opportunity to pursue compensation and hold the liable party or parties accountable for their negligence.
• Negotiation: Product liability claims often involve major companies with large insurance and legal teams. We can negotiate with them on your behalf using nuanced, personalized strategies that give you the best chance of achieving maximum compensation.
• Litigation: While we do everything we can to settle your claim out of court, we are prepared to go to trial and fight for the compensation you deserve if necessary.

At Knowles Law Firm, our results speak for themselves. With a reputation we’ve developed since 1967, you can trust us to handle every aspect of your claim with our unmatched comprehensive services. We always put our clients first, providing real-time advice and guidance while you focus on what matters most—your recovery. 

Reach Out to the Experienced Lawyers at Knowles Law Firm to Seek Justice for Defective Car Part Injuries

Defective car part injuries can leave you facing uphill battles with major companies and their legal teams, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Knowles Law Firm, we’ve spent 55 years holding manufacturers, retailers, and others accountable for negligence. With a history of multi-million dollar settlements, we know what it takes to tackle even the most challenging product liability cases.

Our dedicated team is ready to guide you every step of the way, from uncovering key evidence to negotiating with powerful corporations. Let us focus on the legal complexities so you can concentrate on healing. Call us at (402) 431-9000 or complete our contact form to schedule your free consultation today.