Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
Common Seat Belt Malfunctions
The seat belt was designed to keep people fixed in place during a car accident. The invention revolutionized driving and made it a much safer form of transportation. However, like with all auto products, defects can pop up. Defective auto parts are a plague on the industry and can occur as a result of faulty designs or poor manufacturing. What ever the cause, there is nothing more dangerous than a seat belt that doesn’t work properly.
Seat belts can malfunction in several different ways, including:
False latching: When you put your seat belt on, you have to clip in it. However, with some poor seat belt designs, you may assume that the clip is secure when it is not. With false latching, even the smallest amount of force can cause the clip to come undone and make the belt ineffective in a crash.
Sudden unlatching: The point of a seat belt is to hold a vehicle occupant in place, even when great force is exerted in an accident. However, with a sudden unlatching, the clip can become unfastened during an accident, causing you to be flung forward.
Anchor defect: The anchor, or where the seat belt connects with the car, must be placed in the right positions in order for the seat belt to function properly. If placed in the wrong spots, the seat belt could be too loose or too tight, causing injury. Furthermore, if the anchors are not strong enough, the seat belt could snap.
Webbing rips and tears: The webbing, or strap, of a seat belt is specially designed to be incredibly durable. However, if the strap was improperly made, then it could be too weak to handle a collision.
These are just the most common defects, but there are several more that could impact the safety of your seat belt and the severity of any accident you may find yourself in. A malfunctioning seat belt could easily lead to severe injuries such as brain damage, crush injuries, and spinal cord injuries. If your damages were caused by a malfunctioning seat belt, then you deserve compensation.
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Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Types of Seat Belt Injuries
Of course, not all seat belt injuries are from malfunctions. Even seat belts that work exactly as they are supposed to can cause serious injuries. The three-point seat belt is meant to keep your body in place during an accident. Without it you could be sent flying through the windshield, slamming up against the roof, or flipping over and becoming pinned between seats. That being said, because the seat belt is meant to hold you still, it can also be restrictive, exerting pressure and force onto your chest and abdomen, and potentially causing serious injuries. Common seat belt related damage includes:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Crush injuries
A restricting seat belt could easily cause your lung to collapse or some of your ribs to break. That kind of severe injury is extremely difficult to heal from and could prove to be fatal or result in a lifelong disability. After suffering from such a terrible accident, whether your seat belt worked or not, you are likely in the position of wondering just who is going to pay for your medical bills, property damage, and lost wages.
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
Who Is Responsible for Seat Belt Injuries?
The liable party will depend on how exactly your injuries happened. Generally, when it comes to seat belt injuries, there are two potential at-fault parties. The first is the manufacturer of the seat belt or the vehicle itself. For example, if the seat belt clip came undone during an accident, and you were flung forward against the dashboard, then the manufacturer would be liable for your injuries because their product malfunctioned.
On the other hand, if your seat belt worked as it was supposed to, but you still sustained injuries, then it would be the person responsible for the accident that is liable for your injuries. This includes if you were a passenger and the driver of the car you were in caused the collision.
However, it is important to remember that both the manufacturer and the at-fault driver can be liable at the same time. If another driver caused your accident and your seat belt failed, then both parties can and should be held responsible. While your seat belt may not have failed without the collision, you may have also not sustained severe injuries if the seat belt had actually worked. Thus, both the malfunction and the accident itself are linked.
Getting the Compensation You Need
Of course, determining who to hold liable can be stressful, confusing, and draining. A proper personal injury claim requires an in-depth investigation, as well as well documented evidence of fault. Going through this process is daunting enough with also having to contend with your severe injuries. That is why our Denver product liability attorneys at Tenge Law Firm, LLC have dedicated our careers to helping those in need. Let us do the heavy lifting for you while you focus on recovering. We offer each potential client a free consultation to discuss their case and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not owe us a dime unless we win your case. At the end of the day, we do not want to add to your financial stress during a difficult part of your life.
For some of the best personal injury aid in Denver, call our firm at (720) 818-9044 today.
