Right now, the amount of auto recalls is at an all-time high. The biggest recall in US history, affecting 42 million vehicles, is going on with Takata airbags right now. Another Toyota defect causes gas to leak out of the tank and onto the wheels, causing steering control problems. Defective auto parts including tires, seatbelts, airbags, brakes, and fuel tanks can cause serious life-altering injuries. If you lose control of your vehicle and become injured, you may want to see if a potential defective part caused your injury. There are many components that contribute to the safe operation of your vehicle. If one of these parts is defective, the auto manufacturer can be held liable for damages.
How to Determine If Defective Auto Parts Caused an Accident
- Check for recalls online: After an accident, check some online resources to see if there is a recall on your vehicle. It may have been announced and the manufacturer hasn’t been able to notify you yet. A great online resource for checking your car model by make and model is safecar.gov.
- Try to locate the cause of accident: This can be difficult, but if you noticed something was off with your vehicle before the crash, the issue may have contributed to the car crash. Was it something wrong with your tire or an engine component? Was the accident the fault of the other driver? Consulting with an auto accident attorney can help you locate the root cause of your accident. These attorneys partner with accident reconstruction experts and other specialists dedicated to finding defective products and driver negligence.
What If You Aren’t Sure What Caused the Accident?
Even if you don’t have a clear idea about what caused your accident, if you are not the driver at fault, partnering with an attorney can help get the coverage you need. In many cases, an auto accident attorney can win more coverage for you than an insurance company would be willing to give out.