Fighting for Victims of Unsafe Vehicles

Automotive defects can turn everyday vehicles into deadly hazards. From malfunctioning airbags to seatbelt failures and weak roof designs, these flaws often lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Despite advancements in safety technology, many cars, SUVs, and trucks still contain dangerous design or manufacturing defects that put drivers and passengers at serious risk.

At McCartney Stucky LLC, we focus on serious automotive defect litigation — the kind of cases that require deep technical knowledge, significant resources, and seasoned trial skill. We hold automakers accountable when their decisions cause preventable harm, securing justice and maximum compensation for our clients.

Cases We Handle

Airbag Failures

Airbags that fail to deploy — or deploy incorrectly — can turn survivable crashes into fatal events. These defects often stem from poor sensor design, faulty inflators, or improper system integration.



Seatbelt Defects

When seatbelts unlatch, tear, or fail to restrain occupants during a crash, the results can be catastrophic. Manufacturers should design systems that perform in real-world crash scenarios.

Roof Crush in Rollovers

Weak roof structures in SUVs and trucks can collapse during rollovers, causing severe head and spinal injuries. Stronger designs exist but are often avoided due to cost or weight concerns.



Seat Back Failures



Front seatbacks that collapse in rear-end collisions can launch occupants backward, striking passengers — often children — in the back seat. Stronger, safer seat designs exist but are not always used.

Tire Failures and Tread Separation

Poorly designed or defectively manufactured tires can separate at high speeds, leading to deadly rollovers and catastrophic loss of vehicle control. These failures are preventable with proper testing.

Post-Collision Fires



Defective fuel tanks, lines, or electrical systems can cause explosions or fires after an impact. These preventable design flaws often turn otherwise survivable accidents into fatal tragedies.

Brake or Steering System Failures

Defective braking or steering components can cause total loss of vehicle control, leading to high-speed collisions with devastating consequences.

Crashworthiness Failures

When a vehicle fails to protect its occupants — such as collapsing compartments or defective restraint systems — it’s a crashworthiness issue that should be prevented.

Why Choose Us for  Automotive Defect Cases

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Automotive defect cases require fast action to preserve evidence and secure expert analysis. Speak directly with our attorneys today — no call center, no delay.