Defective Car Door Injury Lawyer

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Defective car door systems pose serious risks—even in low-speed collisions, tens of thousands of people are hurt each year by malfunctioning car doors. According to traffic safety reports, closing doors cause nearly 150,000 injuries annually in the U.S., with a significant number leading to vehicle ejections or entrapment. If you’ve been harmed due to a faulty door latch or structural door defect, you need an experienced defective car door injury lawyer on your side to hold manufacturers, distributors, or dealers accountable.

How Faulty Car Doors Cause Injuries

Vehicle doors that fail during crashes can lead to:

• Door ejections, where occupants are thrown from the vehicle due to doors unlatching or breaking off during impact

• Entrapments, where occupants are trapped inside damaged vehicles with jammed doors

• Side-impact injuries, as weak door latches or hinges compromise passenger compartment integrity

• “Dooring” accidents, where faulty doors open unexpectedly into cyclists or pedestrians

These failures can turn serious crashes—or even minor impacts—into serious or deadly outcomes.

Common Defects in Car Doors

Defective doors may feature:

• Weak or broken door latches or linkage rods

• Hinges that bend or tear under impact

• Door latches that unlock without warning

• Poor structural integrity causing doors to detach or fail in side impacts

• Inadequate seals and warning mechanisms

In some cases, manufacturers knowingly avoided recalls because redesigning door systems was more costly than settling injury claims.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Liability may extend to multiple parties involved in the production of the vehicle, including:

• Vehicle manufacturers

• Suppliers of door latches, hinges, and linkage components

• Distributors and dealerships involved in sales or vehicle servicing

A skilled defective car door injury lawyer will thoroughly investigate the supply chain to uncover who’s responsible for your injuries.

How a Lawyer Can Help You Recover

• Preserve the defective door (before repairs) for expert testing

• Consult engineering and crash reconstruction specialists

• Use medical and accident experts to connect door failure with your injuries

• Identify all liable parties, including parts manufacturers and vehicle makers

• Negotiate or litigate aggressively to secure full compensation

What You May Recover

With proper legal representation, a successful claim may cover:

• Medical bills and long-term care

• Lost income and diminished earning capacity

• Emotional and physical pain and suffering

• Vehicle repair or replacement costs

• Punitive damages for extreme negligence

Frequently Asked Questions

How common are injuries from defective doors?
Door-related failures contribute to around 150,000 annual incidents—many of which include serious injury or ejection.

Do I need to keep the damaged door?
Yes. Keeping the defective component intact is crucial to supporting your claim.

Who is responsible for a defective door?
Manufacturers of the vehicle, door latch, mirror, or hinge—any company involved in making the door safe—can be held accountable.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
Deadlines vary—Georgia allows up to 10 years for product defect claims on new vehicles, while South Carolina follows standard injury timelines. Acting quickly strengthens your case.

Get in touch with our defective car door lawyers in Savannah by calling (912) 405-2922.