Race Car and Exotic Auto Crashes

San Diego, California Exotic Car Crash Attorney

High-performance automobiles can present special challenges for drivers. Beyond a certain level, horsepower and acceleration dynamics can significantly change the handling characteristics of the vehicle to the point of extreme hazard for the driver and other motorists on the road. If someone in your family has been seriously injured or killed in an exotic auto crash or race car accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego for a free case evaluation.

Our experience with the litigation of high-performance auto accidents enables us to pinpoint such design problems as oversteering, turbo lag, brake fade, lack of electronic stability control, or sudden acceleration, any of which can turn a challenging but pleasurable driving experience into a deadly crash. In one of our first exotic car accident cases, our success at trial resulted in the manufacturer's decision to start offering training for purchasers of its high-performance sport models.

In addition to defective design claims against the manufacturers of exotic autos, we also handle cases involving negligent or reckless driving on the part of street racers, excess speeders, or operators of illegally modified vehicles. In some situations, the defendant can be held liable for punitive damages as well as compensation for the full extent of your injuries or wrongful death claim.

On occasion, our attorneys have also been asked to represent spectators injured at racetracks by flying tires, wheels, or other components that come loose from the vehicles on the track. These cases can often turn on the question of how much risk the spectator assumed by purchasing a ticket to watch an auto race, or on whether the risk actually encountered fell reasonably within the scope of a disclaimer.

The proof of claims in exotic car crash litigation very much depends on the technical analysis and forensic testimony of highly specialized professionals, which can be expensive to develop. Our past success in complex injury litigation allows us to commit whatever expert resources are necessary to make the most of your case at our own risk, and we only recover our expenses if we resolve your case on favorable terms.

For a free consultation about your legal options in any auto accident involving a high performance vehicle or race car, contact a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer at The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego.