Charleston Mechanical Defect Lawyer

Although there are thousands of car accidents each year, it must still be considered somewhat amazing that there are not more. Individuals with differing attitudes and driving behaviors all occupy the same restricted spaces, occasionally at high rates of speed, and they generally drive safely enough to prevent causing an accident or being caught in one. Defensive driving and road awareness can help you to brake in time to stop if vehicles ahead of you come to a sudden halt.

But what if your foot depresses the brake pedal and nothing happens? No doubt there will be a moment of panic, but if you have enough time to react, you may be able to steer clear of the threatened impact. If not, though, then you will be subject to a car accident through the fault of a mechanical defect or malfunction. The manufacturer of your vehicle or a company that performed maintenance on the failed system or part may be held legally liable for damages that result from the accident.

There were SUV rollover accidents several years ago that were caused by the bursting of defective Firestone tires, but quite often the dangers of mechanical defects and malfunctions remain below the public consciousness. The Charleston mechanical defect and malfunction lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm can help you to determine who is legally responsible for the failure that caused your accident, and we can represent you as you pursue legal action against them.

Notable Defects and Malfunctions

While any part of your car may be subject to unexpected failure due to defect or malfunction, some of the most frequently encountered situations involve:

• Seat Belt Injuries
• Brake Malfunction
• Tire Defects
• Air Bag Defects
• Child Car Seat Defects

Contact Us

If you have been involved in an automobile accident that appears to have been caused by a defective or malfunctioning part or system, contact the Charleston mechanical defect lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.