Does the government have to recall a product before I can file a liability claim?

No, in fact, the process often works in reverse. Government recalls of defective automobiles, tires and other products often result after many people complain about or file claims against the same defective product. In many cases, the manufacturers themselves will recall products after receiving negative feedback from the public, before any government action is taken. Consider automobile companies like Audi in the 1980s and the Honda Prius in the past decade. Both companies denied their vehicles had fuel surge problems until enough people filed suit that it became undeniable. The bottom line is this: If you think your car or another car mechanically failed and caused an injury accident, you should immediately contact one of our California product liability attorneys at Demas Law Group, P.C.