GET AN AGGRESSIVE BRAKE FAILURE LAWYER
Brake System Failures and Defects
The state of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida has a total of more than more than 31 million licensed drivers. Driver negligence, recklessness, or carelessness is a frequent cause of traffic accidents, but in some cases, a serious accident may be the result of things that are beyond the control of the owner or driver of the vehicle. An auto part on a vehicle that has any sort of defect or deficit has the inherent ability to cause an accident that can leave families devastated; thus, it is very important to contact an aggressive brake failure lawyer to get the compensation you deserve.
One of the most valuable features of a vehicle is its brakes. All motor vehicles regardless or size or weight are dangerous since the force they generate while traveling can result in tremendous impacts of energy that have the ability to cause destruction. Therefore, being able to effectively stop a motor vehicle is crucial for the safety of motorists and everyone on the road and is the best way to avert a crash. Regrettably, brake systems don’t always function as designed and in some cases, fail entirely. Braking system failures drastically increase the chance of a severe injury or a fatal auto accident. Therefore, it is critical to have vehicle brakes tested regularly and properly to ensure consumer safety.
How Does a Braking System Operate?
All drivers understand that by pressing the brake, a car is brought to a rolling stop, nevertheless, many do not know how that is brought about. The basic order of events that bring a car to a stop following compression of the brake pedal, is as follows:
- 1. Braking system pushes, “brake fluid” after the brake pedal is compressed;
3. Car multiplies the force of the compression to the relative force required to slow the vehicle;
4. Brakes transmit force to the braking pads, which causes friction;
5. Through the force of the brake pads, the tires transmit the force of friction to the asphalt or another surface, bringing the car to a stop.
Antilock Brakes
Today, the majority of vehicles manufactured are equipped with antilock braking system (ABS). Antilock brakes are designed to help drivers dodge accidents by providing for more efficient braking, particularly on wet or slippery surfaces. Hard braking with a non-antilock braking system can sometimes lock up the wheels of the vehicle and, as a result, cause the vehicle to lose control, which can cause a crash. Antilock brakes aid in decreasing stopping distance and improve overall control and balance while braking hard.
Causes and Results of Braking System Failures
Braking systems generally fail in situations involving hard braking and normally as the result of defective component parts or materials. But failing or malfunctioning technology also plays a role in brake failure. In some cases, the brake pads may be composed of poor or inferior materials, the brake fluid line may be of a substandard diameter or made of cheap plastic or other inferior quality materials, or in some cases brake sensors malfunction. Brake system failure results in severe catastrophe. Complete failure or malfunction of a braking system or an ABS failure can cause a vehicle to veer out of control, which can cause several accidents by just one malfunction. The capacity of a braking system to manage hard braking is necessary for safety and a reason why a brake failure lawyer is required to investigate potential defendants responsible for the failure.
Who Is Responsible for Defective Brake Accidents?
For a wounded motorist to have a favorable claim, two things must be examined: the malfunction of the brake system must have been created by another party, and the failure must have either caused the accident or made it more dangerous than it would have been absent the defective brakes. Oftentimes, defective or faulty brakes are the result of the negligent actions on the part of manufacturers who use inadequate materials, antiquated processes, fail to thoroughly test the brakes, or simply tries to cut costs by cutting corners during the manufacturing of important parts of the vehicle. However, a poor design may also contribute to brake system failure, and if this is the cause of the defect, then the designer may also be held responsible. An investigation will likely be required as well as expert consultations with specialists who help to prove the brakes were defective and malfunctioned; moreover, a qualified brake failure lawyer that deals with product liability issues at the Testa Law Group will help see the case through to the end.
How the Law Guards Innocent Consumers
Provision of regulations and common law dealing with product liability help people injured because of a defective product, such as defective brakes, which are considered an automotive product. A product liability claim allows consumers to obtain compensation for expenses paid or incurred as a result of an accident, which as you can imagine is necessary because a defective product accident can cause physical injuries and strenuous mental distress. Automobile manufacturers are legally and ethically bound to build and design vehicles that are hazard-free, safe, and harmless for consumer use as well as completely tested for proper functioning, but when profit is placed ahead of security and safety, an innocent purchaser may pay the price.
An auto accident can be severe. Thus, it is important that an hurt motorist contemplate pursuing legal action against the negligent manufacturer to receive compensation for accident-related expenses, such as medical expenses, vehicle damage, and lost wages. Under Texas, Louisiana, and Florida statute of limitations, an injured person has two years (one year for Louisiana) from the date of the accident to file a claim. While you recover after the auto accident, examine legal action which will allow you to get the money you need to repair your life and hold the negligent parties accountable for the injury caused.
How a Brake Failure Lawyer at the Testa Law Group Can Help
If a vehicle is sold with a defective, poor quality, or untested, braking system, it puts the lives of everybody on the road in danger. At the Testa Law Group, a brake failure lawyer is absolutely dedicated to recovering fair and maximum compensation for braking system failure victims. To get more information about holding negligent auto manufacturers accountable for your losses, contact a brake failure lawyer at 877-780-9052 for a free consultation.