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When the Brakes Don’t Work

Imagine this scenario – you are driving along the Long Island Expressway and traffic begins to slow down. You step on the brakes, but your car isn’t slowing down or even worse, it doesn’t stop at all. Your brakes have failed and you start to feel that feeling of panic.

This hypothetical situation has become a reality for many people. Brake failure has been associated with serious car accidents in New York, New Jersey and throughout the country. There have been various cases over the years involving auto manufacturers that have produced vehicles with faulty brakes.

Brakes are one of the most important features of vehicles. When you get behind the wheel, you are trusting that your brakes will work properly and that you will be safe. Defective brakes can lead to a catastrophic car accident, which can cause significant injuries, even death. If your brakes have failed, you need to know why it happened and who is responsible.

Why Brakes Fail
Brakes can fail if they are not regularly checked or if they are defective. If you have followed the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding the maintenance of the brakes and have had them checked out when needed, the brakes could be defective or the place that checked your brakes may have been negligent in detecting a problem.

Liability for Defective Brakes
If the brakes are found to be defective, then the manufacturer may be held liable for any injuries or damage that may have occurred as a result. However, the auto shop that repaired the brakes may be liable if they failed to detect a problem with the brakes.

Your Rights in a Defective Brakes Case
As an injured victim, you have certain legal rights and can pursue compensation against the company that caused your accident. You may be entitled to compensation that includes lost income, medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering, as well as other costs associated with your injuries.

It is important that you contact an experienced New York product liability lawyer following an accident caused by defective brakes. Contact the law firm of Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola
at (718) 979-4300 or (800) 976-4904 for legal advice.