Crashworthiness Lawyers

Holding MANUFACTURERS Accountable for Dangerous Designs

Vehicles should protect their occupants in a crash — not make injuries worse. This principle is called crashworthiness: a vehicle’s ability to safeguard those inside during a foreseeable accident. When automakers cut corners in design, testing, or safety features, their vehicles can fail catastrophically in real-world crashes, turning survivable accidents into life-altering tragedies.


At McCartney Stucky, we represent clients nationwide who have suffered devastating injuries or lost loved ones due to crashworthiness failures. If you’re searching for a crashworthiness lawyer, our team has decades of experience litigating these complex cases and holding automakers accountable.

Cases We Take

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Roof Crush in Rollovers

Weak roof structures collapse during rollovers, causing severe head, neck, and spinal cord injuries.

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Seatback Failures

Front seatbacks collapse in rear-end crashes, propelling occupants backward into other passengers.

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Airbag and Seatbelt Defects

When restraints fail to work properly, occupants are left unprotected against deadly forces.

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Fuel-Fed Post-Collision Fires

Unprotected fuel systems ignite after crashes, turning survivable accidents into fatal fire tragedies.

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Unsafe Interior Design

Sharp edges, collapsing compartments, and poorly placed components cause unnecessary injuries inside the vehicle.

Why Choose Us for Crashworthiness Cases

  • Decades of Crashworthiness & Product Liability Experience

    Our trial team has taken on major tire manufacturers in complex automotive defect cases.

  • Trial-Focused Preparation to Maximize Recovery

    Every case is built as if it’s going to trial, giving us leverage for stronger settlements and verdicts.

  • No Fee Unless We Win

    You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

  • Dedicated Evidence Storage Facility

    We preserve vehicles and defective components for expert inspection and trial.

  • National Reach

    Handling crashworthiness defect cases in courts across the United States.

Act Quickly to Preserve the Tire

In vehicle crashworthiness cases, the vehicle itself is the most critical evidence. If it is discarded, repaired, or altered, proving liability becomes much harder. Contact McCartney Stucky today — our team can secure and preserve the evidence you need for justice.