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The items we use and depend on day to day may not be as safe as we’ve been led to believe. In fact, toxic, faulty, and dangerous products often make their way into the public’s hands. When that happens, so can serious accidents, injuries, and death.

At Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to helping those harmed by unsafe products, appliances, and equipment. For more than 20 years, our product liability lawyers have been going up against the toughest opponents, providing exceptional advocacy to people just like you in all types of cases.

Tireless, strategic, and skilled at winning, we know what it takes to secure justice when it matters most — and we know how to obtain the maximum available recoveries. No matter how challenging your product liability case may be, we are here for you, ready to answer your questions and help 24/7.

Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers has recovered millions for the injured and their families in all types of product liability cases. Let us make your claim and recovery our next victory.

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Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers has recovered millions

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What Vehicle Parts Are Most Prone to Defects?

For big rigs (and passenger vehicles), the two most common pieces of equipment to fail on the roads — and cause deadly wrecks — are the (sources: FMSCA and NHTSA):

The following takes a closer look at how and why tires and brakes fail on the roads, followed by a look at other vehicle components that can also be defective.

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Defective Tires on 18-Wheelers

Defective Brakes on Truck

Defective Tires on 18-Wheelers

Tires are the number one vehicle component to fail on 18-wheelers (and passenger vehicles). That makes sense considering the facts that tires are the only component in constant contact with the roads. In fact, while tires can get tons of wear and tear on newer roads, on older, rougher roads, tires take a real beating.

When those tires have defects, the risk of a big rig crash can skyrocket. Generally, tire defects arise due to:

Design flaws: Flimsy belt wedges, missing cap plies, and insufficient skim stock in rubber can lead to greater risks of tread separation, belt separation, and premature tire failure.
Manufacturing errors: Trapped air or water pockets in the rubber, as well as liner cracks and foreign materials in rubber, can seriously degrade tire durability. That can result in tread separation and other forms of tire failure.

Defective Brakes on Truck

As the second most common vehicle component to fail and cause crashes, brakes can also have design flaws and manufacturing defects. When that happens, these problems can result in major risks, like (but not limited to):

Brakes overheating
Leaking brake liners
Brittle or leaking calipers
Brake pad problems
Failures of antilock braking systems

Brake failures like these can make it challenging to slow down or stop big rigs. Sometimes, these problems can even pull trucks off course, increasing the risk of rollovers and other wrecks.

Other Defective Vehicle Components

Following tires and brakes, the truck components that are most likely to fail on the roads and cause crashes are shown in the table below (sources: FMSCA).

Ranking of Most Common Defects	Defective Truck Parts (% of Fatal Wrecks)
3rd	Powertrain (0.1%)
4th	Headlights (0.1%)
5th	Unknown (0.1%)
6th	Truck Coupling, Trailer Hitch, or Safety Chains (0.1%)
7th	Steering System (0.1%)

“Unknown” is marked when the wreckage is too extensive for investigators to determine exactly which part(s) failed. Please note that:

Who’s Liable for Truck Accidents Caused by Defective Vehicle Parts?

Liability depends on the underlying cause of the defect or failure. Essentially, questions like the following need to be answered to start figuring out liability:

Generally, parties that may be at fault for these problems and 18-wheeler accidents can include (and may not be limited to):

How Do I Know If Defective or Faulty Parts Caused My 18-Wheeler Accident?

It usually takes careful investigations, expert analysis, and an experienced truck accident lawyer to determine — and prove — that defective parts caused an accident. In fact, defective parts cases can be some of the more complex 18-wheeler wreck claims to pursue. That’s because:

The bottom line — talk to a truck accident attorney at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers. We can help you determine if defective parts were a factor in your truck accident and, if so, who’s liable.

When Should I Talk to a Lawyer?

The sooner, the better. The truth is there’s not much time to file a case, and it doesn’t get easier to win the longer you wait — it can get harder. Evidence can disappear, negligent parties can gain a key upper hand, or you could lose out on the chance to file (if the filing deadline passes).

When you talk to a truck accident lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, however, you can immediately get important answers. And you can secure the advocacy you need to set your potential case up for success.

What Happens When I File a Defective Parts Claim?

No two cases are exactly alike, so what happens after you file depends on the specifics of your claim. This is another question for a lawyer during an initial consultation.

That said, many defective parts claims do involve at least a few similar features, like (but not limited to):

Set up your free, no-obligation consultation with Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers to find out what will happen if you file a case. We can answer your questions, help you file a potential claim, and guide you at every step going forward after you file.

What Compensation Is Paid for Defective Parts Cases?

Like liability, compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis. It can also take some complex work to determine damages for these cases, which can include:

When successful, defective parts claims can include damages for (but not limited to):

An Experienced Lawyer Can Help You Now

When you’ve been hurt by a faulty or defective vehicle part, time and insurance companies are not on your side. But you don’t have to seek justice or try to recover alone. A truck accident lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers can help you when it matters most.

Relentless, knowledgeable, and highly skilled, we are proud to offer exceptional representation to the victims of negligence. Discover the difference our team can make in your case and recovery by contacting us today.