Car companies are supposed to abide by many safety standards when they are creating vehicles. Unfortunately, serious injuries and fatalities still happen due to defects every year within the United States. Hundreds of recalls take place involving motor vehicles in just one year and consumers may be met with questions, especially when one of these accidents impacts them on many levels.

Mechanical defects are known to cause a considerable amount of accidents every single year. When you have been injured in an accident, a recall might be too late for a remedy. It is important to understand what mechanical defects are most common and whether or not you have rights to compensation moving forward.

Common Mechanical Failures in Motor Vehicles

Faulty Brakes: One of the most common mechanical defects that impact motor vehicles are faulty brakes. There are many reasons why brakes fail on vehicles, including low levels of brake fluid, worn brake pads, and improper maintenance by vehicle drivers. However, in some cases, these failures happen due to mechanical defects and many consumers are left with questions, especially if they have been catastrophically injured in one of these accidents. Dual brake systems have been utilized to solve the failures that can happen and kick in when one brake system fails, but not all vehicles are equipped with these. 

Tire Blow Outs: Tires tend to now be safer on our roads than they were in previous years. However, when a suspension is faulty or improperly aligned, it can easily lead to a severe accident with lasting consequences.

Faulty Steering: When a vehicle is traveling at high speeds or is on the highway in the midst of many other vehicles, a faulty steering issue could lead to extreme harm. This can happen in the blink of an eye when a suspension system malfunctions, causing a complete loss of control in a vehicle that even the most experienced driver cannot control. This is why it is imperative for drivers to have their vehicles regularly tested to ensure that they are working to standard.

Faulty Lights: Many of the accidents on our roadways occur at night because of low visibility. If a vehicle has broken or dim headlights due to a defect, it can be extremely difficult or even impossible to see others around them on the roadways. This is why drivers must ensure that they are always in working order before traveling at night. 

Malfunctioning Windshield Wipers: When you are driving in rain, you want to ensure that your windshield wipers are working to standard. If not, you could lose visibility. A well-known company, General Motors, has been known for recalling windshield wipers due to malfunctioning wipers on vehicles in the past. This can become incredibly dangerous when these vehicles venture out in the middle of a storm.

Speaking with a Florida Car Accident Attorney 

Being injured in a car accident due to mechanical failure can be one of the most devastating and challenging things that you will ever face. Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates believe that you should never have to face the aftermath of an accident alone. We have worked to help many victims obtain compensation following a Florida car accident that was not their fault, either against reckless drivers or companies. For advice concerning your legal claim, please contact our Florida accident attorneys at 904-647-2296 for more information.