Was Your Accident Caused By An Auto Defect?

Many motorists are under the false impression that the car they are driving is safe. As a general rule if all routine and preventative maintenance schedules are followed, vehicles are considered safe to drive. As a result, the majority of drivers worried about the safety of themselves and their families focus on safe driving habits versus automobile safety. Unfortunately auto defects are a reality which can lead to serious and even fatal accidents regardless of the safe driving habits practiced by the person behind the wheel.

Consider the following five auto defects which can result in a serious accident:

• Bad Brake System- Imagine driving down the road and realizing too late that your brakes are not working. Faulty brakes can result in serious accidents which cause personal injury or even death to both the occupants in your car and others in path of a runaway vehicle.
  
  
• Poor Design- SUV's and other high profile vehicles are notorious for "rollover" incidents. Certain models including some newer models are built in a manner which makes them top heavy and prone to tipping over. When combined with a poor roof design, this often results in serious injuries.
  
  
• Stuck Accelerator- Just as faulty brakes can result in serious accidents, so can accelerators that "stick". Recent years have seen a spike in accelerator issues, many of which resulted in fatal accidents.
  
  
• Airbags- When safety features such as airbags are defective, the consequences can be serious. Airbags and other safety features designed to protect vehicle occupants may fail resulting in serious injury.
  
  

It is important for all drivers to be aware of any recalls or notifications of possible auto defects in order to address the problem before an accident occurs. If you are unaware of a problem and have suffered an injury due to a suspected auto defect, it is important to seek experienced legal counsel to represent your case. This ensures you will be compensated for any injuries or expenses resulting from an auto defect which results in an accident causing injury or death.




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