Defective door latches can result in serious injuries or even death. Vehicles that have such latch defects often allow passengers to be ejected from the vehicle, which increases the likelihood of severe injury in an accident. In most instances, the cause of a defective door latch is the result of poor manufacturing or design. Often, superior components are available; many auto manufacturers, however, deem it not cost effective to utilize the superior components. For example, in the spring of 2000 the Ford Motor Company ordered a recall of its defective door latch components; upon determining that rectifying the problem would cost the company in excess of $500 million dollars, the recall was suspended.

Auto manufactures could make door latches much safer; but they don't want to incur the expense. Such economic justifications are hardly sufficient to an individual who has been severely injured as a result of a door latch malfunction.

If you or a loved one feel you have been injured due to a defective door latch and would like a free evaluation of your case by an attorney who specializes in the field, call us today at 202.243.0581 or contact us online.