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When vehicles or their components are defective, they pose significant risks to drivers, passengers, and others on the road. If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident because of defective components, understanding your rights is essential.
At Herren Adams, we are committed to helping victims of defective motor vehicles get the compensation they deserve. Contact our experienced and compassionate team for more information.
Defective motor vehicles and components can result from design flaws, manufacturing errors, or inadequate safety testing. Common defects include:
• Airbags
Airbags should protect drivers and passengers from severe injuries in a collision. However, defective airbags can fail to deploy, release dangerous chemicals upon deployment, or deploy with excessive force.
• Brakes
Effective vehicular braking systems respond when needed to decrease the risk of an accident. However, defective brakes often have issues with brake pads, hydraulic systems, or electrical components that contribute to an injurious malfunction.
• Tires
Defective tires can have manufacturing or design flaws that increase the risk of blowouts or tread separation. Faulty tires can also cause a vehicle to swerve unexpectedly or rollover.
• Steering Systems
Defective steering systems can cause loss of control, especially at higher speeds. This can occur due to problems with the power steering, steering linkage, or electrical controls.
• Fuel Systems
Issues with fuel lines and other components can lead to dangerous leaks and explosions. In extreme cases, a minor motor vehicle accident can trigger a fire if the fuel system is compromised.
• Electrical Systems
Defective motor vehicles include those with malfunctioning electrical systems. A defect in the electronic control module can lead to unintended acceleration, engine stalls, and fault brake lights.
Each component in a vehicle plays a vital role in its safe operation. When they fail, the driver or passengers often suffer the consequences. In some cases, a motor vehicle accident can result in significant property damage, serious injury, or even death.
Motor vehicle defects typically result from flaws in the design, manufacturing, distribution, assembly, or quality control process. However, some vehicles and components have inherent flaws that make them unsafe, even before they reach the production line or showroom floor. Poorly designed airbags, for instance, could be prone to rupturing upon deployment.
In such cases, the defect is present across an entire model line or range of products, and unsuspecting users may be entitled to compensation in the event of an accident caused by said defects. Manufacturing errors in the production process also create an unsafe product, as can manufacturer failure to warn or provide adequate instructions.
Also, inadequate safety testing to reveal potential issues before a product reaches the consumer can cause motor vehicle defects and defective components. When these issues result in a motor vehicle accident, victims may have legal claims against the responsible parties.
Motor vehicle accidents caused by defective components can have life-altering consequences that impact a victim’s physical health, emotional and mental well-being, and financial stability. Injuries in accidents caused by defective motor vehicles can range from minor to catastrophic, but every victim deserves comprehensive legal representation to protect their rights and ensure justice.
At Herren Adams, we understand that recovering from a motor vehicle accident involves more than physical healing. Our team is dedicated to helping you secure the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Multiple parties may be liable for motor vehicle accidents caused by defective components. Potentially responsible parties may include:
• Vehicle manufacturers
• Component manufacturers
• Dealerships or retailers
• Repair shops
Herren Adams personal injury attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation to identify all liable parties, gather the evidence to support your claim and pursue compensation.
Don’t face the aftermath of a defective motor vehicle accident alone. Contact Herren Adams to hold the appropriate parties accountable. Our team has extensive experience handling complex product liability and personal injury cases related to defective motor vehicles and components.
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Taking the first steps can be the most challenging, but it must be done. Learn where to start and the directions your case could go by calling 859-254-0024 or request a complimentary consultation by completing our form below.
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