Nonetheless,
vehicle defects contribute to numerous accidents each year, resulting in injuries and death.
This guide contains information about what to look for to determine whether
a vehicle defect contributed to the cause of the accident or the injuries and how to gather and preserve critical evidence if you think it did.
In cases in which
a vehicle defect contributed to the accident, the car's manufacturer or the manufacturer of a defective part may hold some financial liability for the loss.
Not exact matches
Car accident litigation may also include a product liability claim against the manufacturer of a
vehicle or part of a
vehicle, alleging a design or manufacturing
defect which
contributed to the accident.
For instance, it may be important to your case to consult with a master mechanic or mechanical engineer if there is the possibility that a
defect in the
vehicle may have been a
contributing factor to the accident.
Bob and Brett have worked on aftermarket
vehicle cases for a combined 45 years in practice, and bring a wealth of industry knowledge to the topic of how to identify the
defect and how to show that a
vehicle's alteration
contributed to an automobile's lack of safety.
Other common
vehicle defects that
contribute to car accidents and injuries include faulty brakes, tires, and steering assemblies.