Fuel Fed Fires & Car Wrecks

Fuel-fed fires often happen after a wreck, even a minor one, has occurred. Killing up to 1,000 Americans every year, Fuel-fed fires are one of the most dangerous aspects to a car wreck.

Several manufacturing flaws are responsible for fuel-fed fires: a fuel tank placed too close to parts than can puncture the tank, defective tank welding, lack of proper fuel tank protection or overall poor design.

A major national safety institution recently commented "Some experts indicate that fuel fed fire injury risks could be largely mitigated through preventative measures that would cost an average of less than three dollars per vehicle."

Unfortunately, vehicle manufacturers often fail to take the proper steps to lessen the likelihood of fuel-fed fires.

Enlisting Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei to handle a fuel-fed fire claim is beneficial because:

• We know the law, what victims legally deserve, and what insurance companies and manufacturers are required to provide.
• We can help victims complete and file all appropriate paperwork, avoiding costly mistakes and explaining everything in plain English.
• We will work with you throughout a trial, or until a settlement is reached.

If you or someone you care about has been in a fuel-fed fire accident caused by a defective gas tank, please fill out our Case Review Contact Form to the right on this page to find out what your case is worth.

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