When another driver crashes into your vehicle because they were drunk or distracted, determining liability is pretty straightforward. But, things get a little complex when the negligence of manufacturers is involved.
If you were in a similar car accident, it is natural to be confused about who is at fault and who is responsible for paying your damages. Nevertheless, it is nothing an Atlanta car accident lawyer cannot solve. Consult one today for discovering your legal options.
I was injured by someone whose vehicle had defective tires. What should I do?
When an accident is caused due to malfunctioning tires, the liability usually falls on the car manufacturing company. They owed a duty of care to provide the buyer with a car with good-quality and properly working car parts. When they fail to do so, and it causes an accident, they are liable to pay for the damages and replace the malfunctioning parts for free of cost.
If you were injured because the other driver’s car was malfunctioning, you might file a negligence lawsuit against the manufacturer. This is known as a third-party claim. Another party who could share blame is the mechanic who installed the vehicle’s tires. Your attorney can investigate if the tire was improperly installed, which led to the accident.
Another option you may have is to sue the person driving the car or to fine them with traffic tickets in California. All vehicle owners have the duty to make sure that their vehicle is safe enough to be driven on the road. They must make sure all the parts of the vehicle are properly working, including the tires.
Your attorney can also prove that the car owner was aware of malfunctioning parts and still did not take the appropriate steps to fix the problem. If your attorney is successfully able to establish this, you can directly obtain compensation from the driver without having to file a third-party claim.
How dangerous is a tire burst?
Tire bursts can kill people. A tire explosion causes instability, resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle. This causes the entire vehicle to lean towards the faulty tire, and the driver may attempt to control the situation with the help of the steering wheel. However, it becomes impossible to control it.
If the other driver’s car parts had malfunctioned, you might need the assistance of an experienced person to gather evidence and win compensation. Accidents involving manufacturing companies and third parties can be confusing. The guidance of an attorney can help significantly.