Auto Repair Negligence
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When auto repair shops fail to perform safe, competent work, drivers and passengers may suffer serious accidents and injuries. Auto repair negligence occurs when a mechanic or service center overlooks critical safety issues, uses defective parts, or performs careless repairs that put vehicles back on the road in unsafe condition. Common claims include faulty brake work, tire installation errors, steering malfunctions, and improper engine or electrical repairs.
Victims of negligent auto service may pursue legal claims to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. These lawsuits not only compensate injured parties but also hold repair facilities accountable for dangerous practices.
If you or a loved one were harmed due to poor workmanship at a repair shop, consulting an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and build a strong case for recovery.
The Dangers of Negligent Auto Repair
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the nation. Thousands of fatalities occur each year on American roadways, alongside countless other serious, debilitating injuries. One common cause of accidents may be auto repair negligence, an overlooked issue around the country.
The health and economic impacts are massive. In any given year, the cost of medical care and productivity losses associated with injuries from motor vehicle crashes exceeds $80 billion.
Many of these catastrophic accidents occur as a result of vehicle repair negligence, within auto repair shops or car dealerships. Too often, defective vehicle conditions go unidentified or uncorrected. Professional mechanics also regularly perform the wrong service.
They also install parts incorrectly or fail to warn customers of potential issues that place the car owner, passengers and other drivers at an increased risk for injury and death.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, auto repair fraud consistently ranks among the top consumer complaints. Although most auto repair shops are competent, some operators are irresponsible. Auto repair shops perform unsatisfactory work that endangers the lives of everyone on the road.
Auto Dealership Negligence Lawsuits
These are very difficult cases, in order to trace the origin of damages, but it can be done. The Lyon Firm is available to investigate cases involving automotive dealership negligence. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that if we’re not successful in your case, we won’t charge you for our time or for the resources advanced.
Negligent Auto Repair Responsible for Accidents
Every year, thousands of people are killed in motor vehicle accidents. It is estimated that about 10 percent of road accidents are caused by mechanical issues, many of them preventable.
Auto repair negligence plays a huge part in auto safety. According to a report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation, tire/wheel and braking system failures were the most frequent critical reasons for a mechanical-related accident. Some other common mechanical causes of road accidents include the following:
• Defective Tire Treads
• Bad brakes
• Defrosting problems
• Windshield wiper malfunction
• Severe rust
• Loose lug nuts
• Wheel bearing failure
• Worn ball joints
• Worn steering tie rods
• Transmission issues
• Engine failure
Joe Lyon is a highly-rated and experienced product liability lawyer with success in negligent auto repair and negligent dealership claims.
The Lyon Firm works with accident reconstruction experts, biomechanical engineers, mechanics, and forensic engineers to investigate and determine the root cause of vehicle accidents.
Types of Auto Repair Negligence
An automotive service business or car dealership may be liable for faulty repairs or maintenance. Such negligence results in accidents, and causes damage and injuries. Common types of defective mechanical work may include:
• Forgetting to reattach auto components
• Failing to sufficiently repair broken or worn parts
• Installing the wrong replacement part
• Failing to notice major problems (suspension damage, tire tread wear)
• Causing damage while performing repair work (to brakes or air bags)
• Failing to remove potentially dangerous debris or foreign objects
Auto Repair Negligence Injury
According to the CDC, each year emergency departments treat more than 2 million drivers and passengers from motor vehicle related injuries. Many of these terrible accidents are preventable, largely through competent auto repair and vigilance. Some common injuries from road accidents include:
• Neck & Spinal Injury
• Brain Injury
• Orthopedic Trauma
• Traumatic Eye Injuries
• Whiplash Injuries
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Auto Repair Negligence Lawsuits
Vehicle accidents can result from multiple contributing factors. It is well known that distracted driving, intoxication, speeding, fatigue and defective auto products may cause a vehicle accident. Less recognized are accidents that result from vehicle repair negligence. Body shops and negligent car dealerships are often able to diagnose and correct a defective issue before an accident occurs.
Where a defective vehicle condition is not identified or corrected; where the mechanic fails to warn the customer; where the mechanic performs the wrong service; or where the mechanic installs a part incorrectly, the driver, passengers and other members of the traveling public are placed at an increased risk for injury and death.
Questions: Negligent Auto Repair Lawsuits
Any kind of negligence by a mechanic at a body shop or car dealership that causes injury or harm can lead to filing a personal injury lawsuit. The amount a plaintiff is entitled to depends on several factors, particularly how egregious the act and how serious the injury.
Auto repair negligence has been known to cause accidents in tire failure, braking malfunction and sudden acceleration cases.
If your car or truck has been damaged by a mechanic, and the negligence leads to an auto accident, contact an attorney to investigate the matter. The Lyon Firm has the resources to thoroughly review your case.
Reports from car and truck owners have included auto repair negligence that involved faulty brakes, underinflated tires, throttle issues, improper auto assembly, software malfunctions, electronic issues, improperly installed hitch, and other safety feature failures.
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- It begins with a few simple questions about your situation.
- From there, a member of our legal team reviews your case.
- Together, we’ll chart the path forward, helping you take the next step toward resolution.
