A 40-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a San Diego car accident the afternoon of February 2, 2010 after her own car rolled over her. According to a news report in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the woman had just parked her 1990s Cadillac Deville in the driveway of her home. As she was walking around the rear of the car, it rolled back and hit her. The woman was taken to a local hospital with a crushed pelvis.

My heart goes out to this woman for the serious injuries she has suffered from this accident. I hope and pray that she recovers quickly and completely. Please keep her in your prayers.

A Defective Parking Brake?

Based on this news report, the big question that comes up here, is whether the woman forgot to set her parking brake. It is also, possible she did not set the parking brake properly or that this accident occurred as a result of a parking brake defect or a parking brake failure. Parking brake defects cause a number of catastrophic injuries and fatalities each year. As auto products liability lawyers, we have seen numerous cases where an ineffective parking brake system caused a vehicle to roll back without warning and run over innocent, unsuspecting victims.

Auto Product Liability Issues

If I was a member of this seriously injured victim's family, I'd have her car thoroughly examined by an expert, for any vehicle defects, particularly parking brake defects, or mechanical malfunctions.

According to Car Complaints' website, a forum for consumers to voice auto-related problems, the 1990 Cadillac Deville has had issues with the parking brake. One complaint notes a faulty and "stuck parking brake" in an owner's Deville. If a defective parking brake caused this accident, the victim could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages cost of hospitalization or even long-term care.

Victims in such cases, would be well-advised to contact a reputed San Diego personal injury attorney who has successfully handled vehicle defect cases, especially parking brake defect cases. The best auto product defect law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.

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