Auto Defect Lawsuit
At Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn, we look beyond the police report to uncover the truth behind catastrophic vehicle accidents. From collapsing seat backs and failed airbags to UTV rollovers and keyless ignition defects, we hold multi-billion-dollar automakers accountable for design failures that turn survivable crashes into tragedies. If your vehicle’s safety systems failed you, learn how our engineering-first approach can help you secure justice.
Auto Defect: Keyless Ignition & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Taking your key fob inside shouldn’t be a death sentence. Keyless ignition systems are sold as a convenience, but without a simple “Auto-Shut Off” feature, they can turn an attached garage into a source of deadly carbon monoxide. Learn why automakers are being held accountable for this predictable design defect and how we prove that your tragedy was a failure of engineering, not “user error.”
Auto Defect: Sudden Vehicle Fires
A vehicle’s firewall is supposed to be a life-saving barrier, not a melting point. If a minor accident or a parked car turned into an inescapable inferno in seconds, a design defect may be to blame. Learn why every vehicle fire deserves an investigation and why you should never let an insurance company blame “poor maintenance” for a catastrophic engineering failure.
Auto Defect: Trucking Safety Tech Failure
It costs less than $50 to equip a semi-truck with life-saving Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). Yet, many trucking companies choose a “delete option” to remove this tech and increase profits. If you were rear-ended by a commercial rig, the crash might have been preventable. Learn how we investigate truck build sheets to prove when a company chose a few dollars in savings over your family’s safety.
Auto Defect: UTV & ATV Accidents
Don’t let “driver error” be the final word on your UTV accident. Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) are often engineered with a dangerously high center of gravity and roll cages that collapse under pressure. If a rollover resulted in a crushing injury or ejection, the fault may lie in a defective Rollover Protection System (ROPS) or unstable design. Learn how we hold manufacturers accountable for these “deathtrap” designs.
Auto Defect: Tire Defects & Hydroplaning
Was your “hydroplaning accident” actually caused by a tire shop’s mistake? Many drivers are blamed for losing control on wet roads, but the real culprit is often the negligent installation of new tires on the front axle or a manufacturing defect like tread separation. Learn about the “New on Rear” safety rule and how to hold service centers accountable for dangerous tire errors.
Auto Defect: When Airbags Fail
An airbag is supposed to be your last line of defense, but a design flaw or sensor defect can turn it into a weapon. Whether your airbag failed to deploy in a side-impact crash, fired too late, or exploded in a minor fender bender, you may have a claim against the manufacturer. Learn about the “GM Sensor Defect” and why you must secure your vehicle’s black box data before the insurance company totals the car.
Defective Seat Backs: Rear-Ended? If Your Seat Broke, It’s a Defect (The “35 MPG” Danger)
Was a “survivable” rear-end collision turned into a tragedy by a collapsing front seat? If a driver or passenger suffered a spinal cord injury because their seat back failed, the vehicle itself is critical evidence. Learn why modern “35 MPG” vehicles may have structural defects and why you must act immediately to secure the car before the insurance company destroys the evidence.
