When you buy a vehicle, you expect the car to operate as intended and to function properly while you are on the roads. Unfortunately, when that doesn’t occur, the consequences can be dire.
Many different things can go wrong with a vehicle’s mechanics that cause or contribute to a serious car accident. These vehicle problems could cause harm to the vehicle’s occupants or to others on the road.
If you or someone you love suffered damage due to a vehicle problem, a Tampa mechanical failure lawyer can help you. At Diaco Law, we know product liability and auto accident laws inside and out and we’ll put our legal knowledge of these key areas of law to work to help in your pursuit of justice.
Vehicle Mechanical Failures and Auto Accidents
A mechanical failure of a vehicle could cause an accident, or could result in injuries from a collision becoming worse. Some of the different examples of mechanical failures that could have serious and sometimes even fatal consequences include:
- Tire blowouts, often resulting from worn or underinflated tires
- Worn tires, which are more prone to slipping and which lead to longer braking time
- Problems with brakes including faulty or worn out brake lines, malfunctions of the antilock brake system, or worn brake pads and discs
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
- Transmission problems
- Problems with headlights or taillights that can impact visibility
- Issues with windshield wipers that impact visibility
- Airbag problems that can cause injuries to be more serious when a crash happens
As self-driving cars have become more common, there could also be problems with these systems that cause the vehicles to malfunction and strike other vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles on the road.
Who is Responsible for Accidents or Injuries from Mechanical Failures?
When an accident occurs because of a problem with the vehicle, or when a vehicle problem causes worse injuries to happen after an auto accident, those who have suffered harm may be able to take legal action against:
- The car manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or others responsible for getting the defective vehicle into the hands of consumers
- The manufacturer of the defective part, such as the manufacturer of the airbags that failed to operate properly when a crash happens
- A mechanic who had an obligation to identify and fix the vehicle failure
- A driver who ignored mechanical issues or who relied too much on self-driving technology or other vehicle safety features and made careless mistakes because of it
These are just some examples of potential defendants in a case where mechanical failure played a role in an accident or injuries. Since there are multiple possible defendants and different kinds of legal arguments to be made when a case arises out of product liability laws, it’s important to be represented by an attorney who is familiar with these kinds of claims.
Getting Help from a Tampa Mechanical Failure Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been hurt by any issues with a vehicle, a Tampa mechanical failure lawyer at Diaco Law is here and ready to represent you. We’ll work with you to understand who you can pursue a claim against and to put together the strongest possible claim so you can be made whole.
To find out more about the assistance we can offer, give us a call (813) 221-7978 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.