Dallas Brake Defects Lawyer
Fort Worth, Texas Injury Attorney
Brake systems are one of the most important safety systems of any vehicle. After all, what can be more critical in the operation of a fast-moving, massively heavy machine then a way to stop it? When accidents involve brake failure, the increased speed can be extremely dangerous and is often deadly. If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident that was caused by, or made worse by, a brake failure, please call a skilled Dallas personal injury attorney.
Just because the brakes failed during an accident does not mean you are entitled to compensation right away. There are a few requirements that must be meant in order for you to have a case. Your Dallas personal injury lawyer will need to be able to tell that the failure was caused by another party, not yourself, and that the failure caused your accident or at least made it worse. If both of these situations do not apply, you will not be able to file suit.
If you failed to have your brakes checked when they were regularly scheduled to be serviced, you may be responsible for the accident. On the other hand, if you had them serviced, the repair shop or manufacturer may be at fault. When the brake shop failed to put on new brakes when you needed them, improperly replaced the brakes, or failed to check related parts of the system like the brake fluid, they may be responsible. When the repair shop acted properly and the brakes still failed, the manufacturer may be liable for selling defective brakes. Your Dallas personal injury attorney can help you identify the guilty party.
Next, it is critical to prove that the brake failure played a role in the accident. If you were going full-speed and never attempted to apply the brakes, it does not matter if they failed. If you tried to stop at a red light though, and the brakes failed, you have a case. Likewise, if the accident was caused by another factor, but your application of the brakes could have at least reduced the impact, the party responsible for the brake defect will still be partly responsible for the injuries associated with the crash.
Depending on your specific situation, the party liable for the accident may be responsible for your medical expenses, property damage, disfigurement, time out of work, pain, suffering, emotional trauma and more. If you have any questions, please call a skilled Dallas personal injury lawyer from Crain Lewis.