Brake Defects
One of the most important parts of any vehicle is the brake system. Once you get going, the inability to stop can be a dangerous, even deadly problem. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed after being involved in an accident caused by a brake system failure, please call our offices as soon as possible. A skilled Atlanta accident attorney can help you file a lawsuit against the people responsible for the defect.
If you were in an accident and your brakes failed, you are not necessarily entitled to compensation from those responsible for the defect. The brake failure must have been involved in the accident by causing it or making things worse. If you were going though an intersection and were hit by someone running a red light at full speed, for example, the accident would not be affected by your brake failure. On the other hand, if you were the person who rant the light and did so because your brakes were not working, then you may be entitled to compensation. If you have any questions about the role the brake failure played in the accident, your Atlanta accident lawyer can help clear things up.
Our Accident Attorney Can Help You Identify the Responsible Party
In brake failure accidents, there are generally two parties that may be responsible, the repair shop and the manufacturer. If the brakes failed because you neglected to get them serviced, then you cannot file a suit against either party, but if you recently had the brakes checked or repaired, you may be entitled to compensation. When the brake shop failed to change your brakes when the service was needed, failed to notice a leak in the brake fluid, or otherwise neglected to fix a potential problem with your system, they should be responsible for your accident. If they put on new parts that quickly failed, then the manufacturer may be at fault. Your Atlanta accident attorney can help you identify the truly responsible party.
If you were in an accident and believe your brake system failure may have caused or contributed to the accident, please call our offices to schedule your free initial consultation with a top Atlanta accident lawyer.