Robots.txt > 7 Reasons Why Clients Hire Taras Rudnitsky for Their Car Defect Cases

Reason #1: I have dedicated myself to car defect cases.

I am dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of vehicle defects, having personally investigated product failings in hundreds of cars, while also suing car companies to obtain justice for clients. Since I know many of the car companies’ lawyers and consultants, as well as the defenses they most often use, I can deter their efforts to deny you justice.

I also personally know leading experts throughout the country who can conduct the testing and analysis necessary to prove your case in court. What’s more, I frequently lecture at nationwide seminars to teach other attorneys about car defect cases.

Reason #2: I have direct “hands-on” experience in the automotive industry.

As a former court-recognized expert witness and automotive design and test engineer for General Motors, I understand how the design, testing, manufacturing and quality control decisions are made – and who makes those decisions. As a result, I can quickly find documents that are helpful in proving your case and identify those that are missing or were destroyed by the car companies.

My experience includes conducting dozens of crash tests and hundreds of other safety examinations to evaluate motor vehicle safety, crash protection and potential defects in design, manufacturing and quality control. I have also spearheaded the investigation and recall of air bag defects caused by manufacturing and quality control problems at suppliers of key components.

Reason #3: I have an extensive engineering background.

I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, having graduated summa cum laude (with high honors). As a registered Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Michigan, I have more than 20 years of experience identifying and analyzing motor vehicle safety defects.

For the past two decades, I have been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, having attended many of their annual congresses, seminars, presentations and exhibitions to maintain cutting-edge awareness and understanding of technological changes.

Outside of my practice, I founded an expert consulting engineering firm devoted to analyzing defects in cars, trucks, vans and SUVs, and how they caused or contributed to the injuries suffered by consumers.

Reason #4: I work on your case personally from beginning to end.

Unlike many law firms, I do not delegate the legal work on your case to less-experienced junior lawyers (“associates”) or paralegals. You can rest assured I am personally responsible for all aspects of your case: investigation, discovery, depositions, motions, exhibits, trial strategy and the trial itself.

And while some lawyers handling personal injury cases have hundreds of files open at one time, I believe no ethical car defect lawyer can handle that many cases and still provide adequate representation to all their clients. I limit my cases to those I strongly believe in.

Reason #5: I am available when and where you need me.

I understand thoughts and questions about your case aren’t limited to between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. That is why I will meet at a time and place that is convenient for you, whether that involves driving across town or flying across the country.

I strongly believe open communication and cooperation between you and me is essential to a successful professional relationship. That is why I provide every client with our toll-free number, my personal cell number and my home number – and encourage you to call me with questions or concerns about any aspect of your case at any time.

In addition, all my clients receive regular status update letters, in addition to the normal phone calls and correspondence. That way you not only know what happened in the prior month, but also the next steps in your case.

Reason #6: You pay nothing for my attorney fees or costs in a personal injury or death case unless I obtain a recovery for you.

You are never charged a fee for any of my initial consultations and case evaluations, as I don’t believe you should have to pay just to find out if you have a case. In addition, I won’t provide you with inflated values of your case at the initial meeting, in an attempt to solicit your business. If we move forward, I will discuss my representation and fee agreement with you in detail, so there are no surprises. If I don’t recover anything for you on your personal injury or death case, you don’t pay me a cent.

Reason #7: I work hard every day to justify your trust.

From the start, I will provide you with an honest, accurate and in-depth evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your case. As the case progresses toward trial and additional documents are obtained and depositions taken, I will keep you updated on how that information affects your case value. And if we receive a settlement offer, I’ll provide you with my analysis and recommendation, but the final decision is always yours.

Although I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, having helped my clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries, I never advertise recoveries for several reasons, including:

  • I believe each case should stand on its own facts, since you are an individual and not just a number on some chart.

  • I believe pursuing justice for victims of vehicle defects is about more than just money. Of course, I am proud of the significant money I have helped recover for clients and how it has improved their lives. But I am equally proud of how I’ve helped clients understand why their injuries happened, and how I’ve helped force car companies to change their defective designs

I have never had even a single client file any complaint or grievance, and have never been reprimanded, admonished, suspended, disbarred or disciplined in any way by any State Bar.