Who Is Liable In Car Accidents Caused By Mechanical Failure?  

Car accidents occur for many reasons, and sometimes, the driver behind the wheel is not the only party responsible. In many Florida car accident cases, a mechanical failure of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, brakes, or other components causes the driver to lose control. Determining fault when a car accident occurs due to mechanical failure can be challenging. Contact Shapiro | Delgado, your Florida personal injury attorney. Let our Sarasota car accident attorney and Bradenton car accident lawyer help you determine who is liable in a car accident caused by mechanical failure.

How Might be Liable for a Car Accident Caused by a Mechanical Error?

The details of the case play a significant role in determining fault. After a comprehensive investigation, we may get a better idea of what happened and why, indicating fault. Some examples of those parties at fault may include:

• The manufacturer of the car, if a defect caused the accident
• The manufacturer of the car part that failed
• The mechanic at a repair shop that just installed the component or repaired the vehicle
• The driver of the car, if they failed to maintain the vehicle
• If just purchased, the car dealership that sold the vehicle

In each of these cases, it is critical for you to fully identify who is to blame. That person or company may be responsible for the losses you suffered.

How We Find Out Who Is Responsible for a Car Accident

To determine fault in a car accident like this, our attorneys will investigate all details of what occurred. That initially starts with the police report, eyewitness statements, and the driver’s information about what occurred. From there, we may decide to look deeper into what occurred. Some of the questions we may ask include:

• What specifically caused the car to fail?
• Was that vehicle recently repaired or maintained in some way related to that component?
• Did the driver know the risk existed on the vehicle?
• Are there other accidents with similar mechanical failures on vehicles of the same make and model?
• What does an accident expert believe caused the accident?

We may look into any other mechanical errors that occurred with this vehicle, such as other accident reports and claims filed by other drivers that indicate there could be a design defect with the vehicle.

Car Manufacturers May Be at Fault

There are many instances in which the manufacturer of the vehicle is at fault. Here are some examples:

• A defect in the car’s design causes the driver to lose control or otherwise is the result of the accident
• The risk of a malfunction of a component was known to the manufacturer, but they did not take action to warn the drivers
• The malfunction of the component of the vehicle has occurred in numerous vehicles to more than one driver

Yet, it is also important to consider why this mechanical failure occurred. It could be due to the lack of maintenance, ineffective parts used during repair, or an inexperienced technician doing the work.

Let Our Attorneys Find Out What Happened in Your Case

With decades of experience and a team of expert witnesses available to help you, Shapiro | Delgado will work to build your case. Contact our car accident attorney in Florida to learn more about your rights and how we can help you.