Auto manufacturers understand the dangers of defective or leaky fuel systems, as even a tiny leak can cause oil vapors to escape and lead to deadly car fires and explosions. Engineers ensure they design safe vehicles and follow the recommended standards to minimize the risk of such incidents. Although car fires are rare, they happen, and they can lead to devastating consequences when they do.
Whether it is manufacturer’s defect or negligence, Ehline Law and our personal injury lawyers have over a decade of experience handling car accident claims and getting injured victims the compensation they deserve. Contact our Los Angeles car fire injury lawyer if you’ve suffered injuries in a car fire in Los Angeles to learn more about your rights.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 212,500 vehicle fires in the United States in 2020, resulting in 560 deaths and 1,500 injuries, and $1.9 billion in damages.
The CarsMetric 2022 data and research revealed Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, and Dodge as the top five vehicles with car fires in 2020. About 190,000 vehicles catch fire due to electrical or mechanical problems, while the rest of the vehicle fires start because of car accidents.
Plug-in hybrids and hybrid-electric vehicles are the most common vehicles that catch fire due to their highly volatile lithium-ion batteries that are susceptible to igniting damage or overheating problems.
There are several causes of car fires, and some of these include the following:
Car fires can be a serious distraction, leading to car accidents causing injuries and, in some cases, wrongful deaths. You must seek medical attention immediately if you’ve suffered injuries due to a car fire.
Common car accident injuries after a car crash include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, head or neck injuries, and many more. These are different from an accident victim’s experience in a car fire.
There are two major types of injuries that victims can sustain in car fires, and these include:
Under personal injury law, injured victims may seek compensation if their car fire injuries occurred due to another’s negligence or their wrongdoing arising from the intent to harm.
However, to have a valid car accident claim, they must prove the four critical elements, including:
A car fire can sometimes happen due to a manufacturing defect (mechanical or electrical failure in the vehicle). Under strict liability tort, car manufacturers are liable for ensuring the safety of their vehicles before selling them to consumers. In case a manufacturing defect results in injuries to a victim, they may have grounds to bring a personal injury claim against the auto manufacturer.
After an accident, victims must speak to experienced car accident lawyers to learn more about their rights. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer can help navigate the local and state laws, guiding you on the available legal options.
The damages available in personal injury cases arising from vehicle fires depend on the circumstances surrounding the case. Every personal injury claim is unique, and injured victims need to reach out to experienced personal injury attorneys and let them evaluate their personal injury claims.
Although car accidents can be devastating, some of the worst injuries victims may sustain are burn injuries from car fires. They are painful, and depending on the severity of the burns, the victim may require intensive burn care at a specialized burn center.
Typically, accident victims may be able to recover the following damages following their injuries due to car fires:
Unlike many other law firms, Ehline Law has the financial resources to allocate toward investigating your accident and getting you the compensation you deserve.
Here are a few other reasons why Ehline Law is the perfect personal injury law firm to handle your car fire claim:
There are a few reasons why our auto accident attorneys at Ehline Law are the best in Los Angeles, some of which include the following:
If you suffered injuries in a car fire due to no fault of your own, contact us at (833) LETS-SUE for a free consultation, as you may be eligible for compensation. We also offer virtual consultations.
Michael Ehline
Michael Ehline is an inactive U.S. Marine and world-famous legal historian. Michael helped draft the Cruise Ship Safety Act and has won some of U.S. history’s largest motorcycle accident settlements. Together with his legal team, Michael and the Ehline Law Firm collect damages on behalf of clients. We pride ourselves on being available to answer your most pressing and difficult questions 24/7. We are proud sponsors of the Paul Ehline Memorial Motorcycle Ride and a Service Disabled Veteran Operated Business. (SDVOB.) We are ready to fight.
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