St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney

Defective Heated Car Seats and Injury Claims in St. Louis

Due to manufacturing malfunctions, the heated seats have reached temperatures far exceeding 120 degrees, causing third degree burns in a matter of minutes. Paraplegics, quadriplegics and those with pre-existing nerve damage to their lower body are especially vulnerable, as they often are unaware of the massive damage done to their legs, buttocks and lower back until it is too late.

Car companies that manufacture the defective seats are ultimately liable when they injure someone. Examples of negligent behavior on the part of car companies can include:

• No safety sensor to identify when a seat is overheating and shut it down
• Deliberately promoting heated car seats to paraplegics and quadriplegics
• Failing to include warnings about the threat of overheating car seats in the owner's manual

Contact a St. Louis personal injury lawyer if you or a loved one has suffered burns and other injuries due to a defective heated car seat. The injuries can result in massive medical bills and can even force one to take a leave of absence from work. Our lawyers are passionate about providing legal support to those horribly wronged by a car company's negligent behavior, and will work relentlessly to assist victims in seeking financial compensation.

Injuries from Defective Heated Car Seats

Third degree burns are excruciatingly painful and often require several surgeries and skin grafts to repair the damage. Depending on the severity of the burns, they can even be life threatening. If you or someone close to you has been hurt due to a defective heated car seat, obtain experienced legal counsel to assist you in filing a claim against the manufacturer.

Contact a St. Louis personal injury attorney for representation by effective legal counsel regarding burns from a defective heated car seat.