Auto Safety Defects

On Season 3, Episode 4 of The Verdict, Round Rock Consumer Protection Partner John Fabry and Corpus Christi Personal Injury Of Counsel, Brantley White, discuss auto safety defects and the impact it has on drivers.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - What is a vehicle defect and how can a vehicle be defective?
02:51 - Can someone file a lawsuit for any defect auto part or only certain ones?
04:13 - Can I pursue a case for a defective part even if someone isn’t injured?
05:12 - What is the timeframe of a case with a defective auto part?
07:33 - What is the timeframe for class actions with defective auto parts?
10:04 - Am I suing the manufacturer of the specific auto part or the car marker?
11:17 - Why is it important to hold off on repairs for a defective auto part after a car crash?
15:29 - What is the most common defective auto part dependent on an injury?
16:50 - Can insurance companies play a role when it comes to defective auto parts?
18:31 - Is there a difference in a case if it’s me and a couple of others vs. a lot of people?
19:42 - How would someone know to join a class-action lawsuit?
21:21 - Why would someone choose to opt out of a class-action lawsuit?
24:14 - What does the process look like when it comes to proving liability for a defective auto part?
27:23 - What are some difficulties when proving an injury was caused by a defective auto part?
29:46 - How soon does a car manufacturer have to send out recall notices for defective auto parts?
36:21 - Why are defective auto cases important to society?
37:30 - Additional comments and stories from attorneys
38:57 - What happens if someone is involved in a car crash then a recall notice arrives right after?
39:34 - Outro

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