Truck Brake Malfunction
Given the amount of time spent on the road and the number of miles traveled, it is an unavoidable reality that truck accidents are bound to occur. Despite legislation intended to maximize truck safety through the imposition of hour regulations and the requirement of additional training, certification, and licensure, there is little that can be done to prepare a truck driver for a mechanical defect or malfunction. Brake malfunctions can render a truck unstoppable and are likely to leave very little opportunity to avoid persons or vehicles in the truck’s path.
If you have been injured in a truck accident that was caused or worsened by a truck’s inability to come to a timely stop, then you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit against the party whose negligence led to the malfunction. Contact the Phoenix truck brake malfunction lawyers of Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C., at 800-763-0964 to learn more about your legal rights.
Potential Causes of Truck Brake Malfunction
Though the aim of the brake system is quite simple, there are a surprising number of different parts, people and companies that may be involved in the sequence of events that leads to a brake malfunction. It can be difficult to ascertain the true cause of the brake malfunction, or even that a brake malfunction played a part in the accident, based on the police reports or the accounts rendered by witnesses on the scene. A skilled and experienced attorney can help to identify which, if any, of the following caused the truck brake malfunction which led to your accident:
- Defective brake system design
- Defectively manufactured brake parts
- Lack of maintenance
- Mechanic negligence
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Let us help you seek the full financial compensation that you are due as a result of your accident. Contact the Phoenix truck malfunction lawyers of Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C., at 800-763-0964.