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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.
in all types of defective parts cases. Your claim and recovery could be our next victory.
Click on a link below to jump directly to a section and learn more about the cases, lawyers, and compensation that can come into play when defective vehicle parts cause accidents.
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:
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):
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.
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%) |
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.
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):
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.
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