Car Fire and Fuel System Defects

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, post-collision fires are the leading cause of vehicle-related deaths. These fires often occur in accidents which might have caused only minor injuries, had a defect in the cars construction not made it possible for a collision to ignite a deadly fire, such as:

• Failure to incorporate anti-siphoning valves
• Failure to include fuel filler tube check valves
• Misrouting of fuel lines
• Failure to protect fuel lines
• Placement of the fuel tank within the vehicles crush zone

The cost to the manufacturer to do something as simple as incorporate safety valves into the fuel line may only be pennies per vehicle. When the manufacturer values profits over peoples lives, the attorneys at Langdon & Emison are committed to bringing their legal experience and expertise to bear on the negligent defendants. Our lawyers have litigated dozens of post-accident fire cases across the country, including the landmark case of Baker v. General Motors, which won a unanimous decision by the United States Supreme Court.

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If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident that involved a fuel-fed fire, contact the experienced trial attorneys at Langdon & Emison for an evaluation of the causes of the incident and the parties responsible.