Of the thousands of car accidents that occur in California each year, a significant number are the result of defectively designed, manufactured, or marketed vehicles. These accidents can often leave victims with extremely serious injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and burns. Thankfully for victims, California products liability law generally allows people injured by defective vehicles to recover for their injuries by filing a legal claim. The most effective way for victims to ensure that they obtain the full and fair value of their claim is to retain a Los Angeles auto accident attorney as soon as they can after an accident occurs.

What types of vehicle defects often lead to motor vehicle accidents?

A modern car or truck is an extremely complicated piece of machinery that is made up of thousands of parts. In addition, vehicles today often use advanced computers and software that are intended to make them easier to drive and enhance safety. Unfortunately, when these vehicle components fail, serious accidents can occur as a result. Some of the kinds of vehicle defects that have the potential to cause serious accidents include the following:

  • Inherently unstable design
  • Tire defects
  • Defective brakes
  • Defective anti-lock braking systems
  • Issues with accelerator mechanisms
  • Defective cruise control systems
  • Defective headlamps
  • Defective taillights
  • Defective windshield wipers
  • Defective steering systems

It is important for accident victims to be aware of the fact that in many cases, the fact that an accident was caused by a vehicle defect may not be readily apparent. As a result, people who have been involved in a crash should always discuss their situation with an experienced lawyer.

Schedule a free case evaluation with a Los Angeles auto accident attorney today

If you believe that you were involved in a car accident caused by a vehicle defect, you should contact an attorney immediately. In many cases, victims are able to recover significant financial compensation for losses such as medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. To schedule a free consultation with an auto accident attorney in Los Angeles, call Steven M. Sweat, APC today at 866-252-0735.

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