Safety Last: When Vehicle Defects Cause Tennessee Accident Injury

By Thomas Greer | January 25, 2015

Have you watched any car commercials lately? Whether the car is speeding through tropical scenery or carrying a group of hipsters through a lit up city, the one thing that is always emphasized is the car’s safety rating. We want more than transportation from our vehicles. We expect our cars to keep us and our families safe. But, sometimes cars don’t. Each year, millions of cars are recalled because of manufacturing defects or defective parts that can cause fatal car crashes.

Driver error is the most common cause of Tennessee motor vehicle accidents. However, there are sometimes situations in which an automotive defect either causes a Tennessee accident or contributes to injuries in a crash. When this happens, the victims of the accident have the right to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the car.

Common car defects that may cause an accident or contribute to Memphis accident injury:

  • Airbags that don’t deploy during a Memphis car accident
  • Airbags that deploy when they should not
  • Airbags that deploy too fast or with too much force
  • Seat belts that unbuckle during an accident
  • Seatbacks that fail or break during an accident
  • Roofs that collapse during a rollover crash
  • Vehicles fires caused by electrical system defects
  • Sudden unintended acceleration
  • Brake failure
  • Power steering failure
  • Tire failure
  • Other vehicle defects

If you or someone you love was injured in a Memphis car accident caused by an auto defect, it is important that you preserve any evidence that can support your claim. Take pictures and video of the car after the accident. Don’t get the car repaired. Instead, store it in a secure location until a Memphis car crash specialist can inspect the vehicle for defects. For more information about preserving evidence, request a free copy of our book, Every Step Matters After a Tennessee Auto Accident.

You will also want to contact an experienced Memphis auto accident attorney as soon as possible after the accident. A Tennessee injury lawyer will investigate your case and gather the evidence needed to support your claim. An experienced attorney will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, and, if necessary, file a product liability claim against the manufacturer of your car. To get started, or to learn more, contact Bailey & Greer at 901-680-9777. The initial consultation is free.

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