When you get behind the wheel, you may take every precaution necessary to protect yourself and others while on the road. Between always using your blinker and checking your blind spot to following the posted speed limit and slowing down in construction zones, preventing accidents is paramount. However, if you are involved in an accident caused by a vehicle defect, it can be incredibly upsetting. Unfortunately, defective vehicles are not uncommon, so understanding if you can hold the car manufacturer liable if you are involved in a collision as a result is imperative. The following blog explores what you should know about these matters and why it’s in your best interest to connect with Baltimore County product liability attorneys is in your best interest during these complicated matters.
What Are Common Vehicle Defects
It’s important to understand that there are three primary types of product defects. The first are design defects, which mean the design of a product is inherently unsafe. As such, all products produced using this design are not safe. The next is manufacturing errors. These occur when products designed using a safe blueprint endure errors in the manufacturing process, rendering it unsafe. Manufacturing errors can impact some products but not all. Finally, marketing defects occur when a product is designed and manufactured safely, but has inadequate warning labels of directions, leading to injuries.
Generally, the most common defects in cars include, but are by no means limited to the following:
- Faulty wiring
- Brake defects
- Defective airbags
- Steering defects
- Tire defects
- Defective transmissions
It’s important to understand that in some cases, the defect with your vehicle can lead to an accident. For example, if you have defective power steering, it can cause your wheel to lock up, and you will lose control of the vehicle. However, you may also find that in some instances, if you are involved in a crash, defects can make matters worse. If you are struck by a negligent driver, for example, but your faulty airbags do not deeply, it can result in you sustaining more serious injuries than if they had.
Can the Car Manufacturer Face Liability?
Generally, if you are involved in an accident caused by a defect with your vehicle, you’ll find that the manufacturer can face liability for the damages you’ve sustained as a result. This is because it is their responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe to enter the market. Though vehicles generally undergo rigorous safety tests, issues with the manufacturing can result in a vehicle being released to the public that is unsafe to drive.
Fighting against a major car manufacturing company can be incredibly overwhelming. That’s why it’s in your best interest to connect with an experienced attorney from the Law Offices of Markey & Orsi to help you navigate these complicated matters. We understand how frustrating it can be to learn that the accident you were involved in was entirely preventable, which is why we will do everything in our power to help guide you through these matters. Connect with us today to learn how we can assist you in fighting for the compensation you deserve.
