Defective vehicles are one of the scariest threats we face on the road today. It doesn’t matter how careful you are, if your car or someone else’s vehicle malfunctions, there is nothing you can do to avoid an accident or injury. Massive recalls are continually making headlines, and it’s not just sensationalism. Defective vehicles kill people, and injure far more people than they kill. If you or someone you love had been harmed by a defective vehicle our Jackson accident attorneys are ready to help you today.
Types of Defects
The majority of vehicle defects either cause accidents, cause injuries to be worse in the event of an accident, or both.
Defects that can cause accidents include:
- Defective design leading to rollover
- Faulty tires
- Defective steering system
- Faulty brakes
- Faulty suspension
- Defective electronic stability control (ESC)
- Electrical system defects
Crashworthiness defects that cause injuries to be worse when an accident occurs include:
- Defective seat belts
- Defective seat backs
- Faulty window glazing
- Poor roof crush resistance
- Fuels system defects leading to fuel-fed fires and explosions
Defects that can cause accidents and/or cause injuries to be worse in the event of an accident include:
- Ignition switch defects
- Defective air bags
- Faulty sensors
Some defects can cause vehicles to catch fire when they are not in use. These defects may not cause a crash, but they can cause a house fire if the vehicle is parked in a garage, under a car port, or very near a home.
If you believe or know that a defective vehicle caused your accident or injuries please call the Jackson accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
