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The auto industry faces a unique set of legal issues that can be complex and difficult to navigate. When a car manufacturer faces litigation over defective parts, or plaintiffs file major class action lawsuits against a car maker for injuries, the matter requires an experienced legal team that knows the ins and outs of automotive legal cases. 

Defect Lawsuits

Automotive businesses face major legal challenges and public pressure whenever someone is injured due to a potential defect in a car. Auto recalls are costly to the company and sometimes are not necessarily the fault of the manufacturer. If the manufacturer of a car part makes a well working product, but someone else installs it improperly, the part maker might face unjustified criticism from the media. 

Some car crash injuries have nothing to do with a defective part but are actually caused by user error. Still, the automotive businesses involved in making, installing, and even distributing the parts could all come under public scrutiny if the case reaches the right levels of public consumption. 

Public panic can ensue when people fear that their lives may be in danger from driving a defective vehicle. Sometimes consumer safety cases arise even before anyone has been harmed. It takes an experienced automotive lawyer to defend such cases and protect the automaker’s reputation until the case can be dismissed or settled. 

Recalls

Once a recall is issued, more legal problems may present themselves. In massive recalls, the demand for replacement parts can exceed the supply. Auto companies might be stuck between a rock and a hard place when trying to deliver what is spelled out in the recall while the supplies are not available. Other times, people are not informed of the recalls in a timely matter, which can be a major problem if the person becomes injured. Automotive businesses that are involved in recalls need to hire qualified legal experts with specialized knowledge of the industry. 

If you need legal counsel for an automotive case, contact CKB Vienna LLP for a consultation. Their attorneys have extensive experience in navigating and defending these types of cases with a proven track record of success.