Client’s Story Speaks to Many Lives Affected by Defective GM Autos

People involved in devastating car crashes often fail to realize the accident might have been caused by an automobile defect. But the flood of General Motors recalls this year shows clearly that manufacturers bear responsibility for many serious and deadly accidents.

As a Lexington attorney, I work with people who are in need of help after being involved in serious accidents. Often, our clients have been badly injured, and some suffer chronic pain for the rest of their lives. Others are the family members of those killed in wrecks.

So far this year, GM has recalled 26 million cars and trucks in the United States. That includes 2.59 million small cars that were recalled for repairs because of a faulty ignition switch linked to the deaths of 23 people involved in crashes, according to bloomberg.com.

One of our clients owned one of the recalled GM vehicles caught up in this tragic story. M.G. from Paris, Ky., related this story about his experience:

“On the day of my wreck, I was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt that I had owned for approximately six years. At the time, I was not sure what caused me to wreck. It was raining and I was coming to a stop sign and then the power seemed to go out of my car. I could not steer it. The car started going to the right. The car was locked up and I could not steer it.

“After the wreck, I was taken by ambulance to Bourbon General Hospital. I was badly bruised and shaken up and my neck hurt badly. I followed up with treatment with my family doctor and got physical therapy and injections in my spine. I went through a lot of pain, and I still have pain.

“This was a one-car accident, and so people thought it was my fault. People did not believe me when I told them the car locked up on me. I have felt better since I called Frank Jenkins Law Office and they said it might have been a problem with the car itself. My case is still going on. I only heard about the General Motors ignition switch recall after my wreck.”

We share M.G.’s story because it may be one that you can relate to if you or a loved one has been injured in a serious accident. It may lead to the realization that the cause of your car accident may have been a defective car part.

A defect in the ignition switch causes certain GM vehicles to turn off while they are being driven, shutting down key safety systems in the cars such as airbags, brakes and power steering and making it impossible for drivers to control the vehicle.

To find out whether your car has been recalled because of a faulty ignition switch, check out another recent blog we published or GM’s website.

If you’ve been injured in a crash involving one of the GM vehicles affected by defective parts, we’d like to hear your story. It is important to contact an attorney who is experienced in handling auto accidents and manufacturer negligence claims. Strong representation can ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.