Most drivers do not suspect that their automobiles could be defective. As recent news reports have shown, however, some of vehicle defects arise when drivers least expect it. Unfortunately, many motorists are seriously injured and even killed as a result of these defects.
Automobile defects usually arise from manufacturing or design flaws. In both cases, a faulty automobile may fall under the legal umbrella of product liability. Under product liability laws, a product's designer, manufacturer, or potentially both, can be held legally responsible for injuries that consumers experience because of a dangerous or defective product.
When dangerous products are allowed to enter the market, unknowing consumers may fall victim to a life-threatening defect. In automobiles, some of the most commonly reported defects are:
Poorly designed gas tanks that are susceptible to leaks or explosions
Defective airbags that deploy either too early or too late
Faulty electrical systems that fail to power vital safety features
Faulty brakes that are unresponsive or wear out quicklyEach of these defects involves an important vehicle safety feature. Should any of these features malfunction, drivers and passengers may suffer from dangerous accidents. Even if these defects are not the immediate cause of an accident, they can worsen the effects of one.
Though it is easy to point the finger of blame at the automobile's manufacturer in these cases, the manufacturer may not always be at fault. Some third party repair shops may be liable for accidents and injuries if their work led to the auto defect in question.
It is important for drivers to keep up to date on any recalls they may receive on their vehicles. Recalls can often be found online or in the news.
Car defects often result in serious injury or death. If you or someone you love suffered a serious injury after an auto defect caused an accident, visit the website of the New Jersey auto accident attorneys at Levinson Axelrod, P.A.
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