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Tupelo Mechanical Problem Car Accidents
With so many moving parts involved, cars and trucks alike require regular maintenance to remain in a safe operating condition. The longer a vehicle goes without proper maintenance, the more likely it is to experience a mechanical problem. However, even properly maintained vehicles can experience mechanical issues if they have a part that has been defectively designed, improperly manufactured, or improperly installed. If the mechanical problem occurs on the road, it can lead to disastrous results. For those injured in a mechanical problem car accident, medical bills and other expenses can quickly pile up. If you have been injured in a car wreck, the Tupelo car accident lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz can help you pursue your personal injury claims against those responsible. Our attorneys are experienced in handling issues related to accidents caused by mechanical problems, and we have the resources necessary to fight for your case.
Pursuing Your Claims Following a Mechanical Problem Car Accident
There are a variety of ways in which mechanical problems can cause a motor vehicle accident. For instance, a car’s brakes may fail, causing the vehicle to blow through an intersection or plow through traffic in front of it. Another car may experience issues with the steering column, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle entirely. In cases involving inclement weather, a malfunction with the vehicle’s headlights, taillights, or wipers could also result in an accident. A car accident attorney in Tupelo can assess the facts of your case and help determine legal causes of actions that may apply.
Mechanical issues in motor vehicles are usually caused by the negligence of some party involved in the manufacturing, maintenance, or installation of the part that fails. The key issue is figuring out who is legally responsible for the injuries that result when the mechanical problem causes an auto accident. If an auto manufacturer defectively designed or manufactured the car or a component part, a product liability claim may be asserted.
Generally, vehicle owners owe a duty to maintain their vehicle in a reasonably safe condition if they are going to operate the vehicle on the road. Mississippi law requires this. If a vehicle owner does not have regular maintenance performed on the vehicle or operates the vehicle despite warnings that something is wrong, the owner has breached his duty owed to others on the road and a jury would likely hold them legally responsible for an accident that is caused by the failure of an improperly-maintained part.
However, sometimes vehicles experience mechanical problems despite regular maintenance. In those cases, the potentially responsible parties may include the repair shop that performed the vehicle maintenance, the manufacturer of the vehicle or the specific part that failed, or entities along the line of distribution from manufacturer to customer. Depending on the exact source of the mechanical problem, an injured party could pursue negligence or strict liability claims against those responsible.
Seek Guidance from a Local Tupelo Lawyer
If you have been injured in a mechanical problem car accident, it may be difficult to identify the legally responsible party without the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Also, since legal claims can be barred by the statute of limitations if not brought within a certain time, it is important to discuss your case with a lawyer as soon as possible. Call us today at 800-529-4004 or use our online form to set up a free consultation.
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