Auto accidents often involve defective vehicles. You have probably seen a few highly-publicized recalls in the news in the last few years, such as the Toyota recalls for faulty air bags and defects causing unintended acceleration. What you may not know is that defects causing accidents and injuries are not uncommon, and most do not make the news, and many never result in a recall.
Examples of Defects
The majority of motor vehicle defects fall in one of two categories. Either a defect which can cause accidents, or a crashworthiness defect which causes injuries when an accident occurs.
Examples of defects which cause accidents include:
- Faulty tires
- Suspension system defects
- Power steering defects
- Faulty brake systems
- Defective design leading to rollover
Examples of crashworthiness defects include:
- Defective seat belts
- Defective air bags
- Poor roof crush resistance
- Fuel system defects
Of course, there are some defects which have the potential of causing an accident, causing injuries in the event of an accident, or both. For instance, a faulty airbag can cause an accident by deploying when it should not.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Utah that may have been caused by a defective vehicle, please call our Sandy accident attorneys at 866-322-2243 or contact us online today. We have a track record of success and are here to help you and your family in your time of need.
