Can I Sue a Dealer Who has Sold me a Defective Motor Vehicle in Tennessee?
When you purchase a motor vehicle in Tennessee, it seems reasonable to expect that all of the vehicle parts are in good working condition. Unfortunately, however, that is not always the case.
If you have been involved in an accident or suffered other damages as a result of a defective motor vehicle, you may be able to take legal action against the dealer. The experienced Sumner County defective product lawyers at Bednarz Law can help you pursue a case and work toward recovering damages for your loss.
Types of Motor Vehicle Defects which are Compensable
In some instances, motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts are defective at the time they are sold to the consumer. Some examples of common defective motor vehicle parts include the following:
- Brakes – Motor vehicle braking systems can be plagued with a variety of defects, including brake line failure, automatic brake malfunctions, and problems with the braking system’s hydraulic reservoir. When brakes are defective and malfunction while the vehicle is in motion, a serious motor vehicle collision can result.
- Seatbelts – Tennessee drivers and their passengers must wear seatbelts at all times while the vehicle is in motion. However, when these restraints fail during a motor vehicle collision, serious injuries and damages can occur.
- Airbags – The sole purpose of a motor vehicle airbag is to protect you in the event of a hard-impact motor vehicle collision. However, when an airbag fails to deploy – or deploys incorrectly – you can sustain serious injuries, including injuries to your head, face, or neck.
- Tires – Defective tires on motor vehicles can result in blowouts and can lead to collisions with pedestrians and other motor vehicles.
Defective Motor Vehicle Law
Owners of noncompliant or defective motor vehicles cannot sell these vehicles or vehicle parts to the public if they know that the defects exist. If the owner is aware of the defect, he or she must inform the prospective buyer prior to finalizing the vehicle sale. If not, the owner can be held liable for the resulting damages to the consumer.
Determining whether the motor vehicle owner was aware of the defect can sometimes be difficult to determine. An experienced defective products lawyer can help you determine exactly which part of the motor vehicle malfunctioned – especially in cases where the malfunction led to a motor vehicle collision that involved injuries and other damages.
Talk to a Sumner County Defective Products Lawyer Today
If a defective motor vehicle or motor vehicle part caused you property damage or serious injuries in a collision, the skilled defective product attorneys at Bednarz Law may be able to help. We can investigate the circumstances surrounding the defect and can retain the necessary experts to help you prove your case. We can also help you pursue monetary compensation for your property damage, pain and suffering, medical bills, and other damages.
To schedule a free case evaluation and legal consultation with an experienced Sumner County defective products lawyer, please contact us online.