San Diego Brake Malfunction Lawyers
Commercial trucks or 18-wheelers are involved in hundreds of thousands of accidents every year across the United States. Truck accidents can be very destructive to not only the vehicles, but also to the people involved. A large part of preventing these kinds of accidents is having properly functioning brakes, especially because an 18-wheeler’s brakes are one of the most important components of the vehicle due to their size and momentum. Unfortunately, whether from faulty design or manufacturing, a commercial truck’s brakes could malfunction, putting innocent lives at risk of an accident and possible injuries.
Suffering an injury in a truck accident because of faulty brakes can be devastating to your life. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident due to a truck’s faulty brakes, contact our San Diego brake malfunction lawyers of Ritter & Associates today at (619) 296-0123 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Causes of Brake Malfunctions
The brakes on large trucks are essential to protecting the safety of both the truck driver and other motorists on the road. Unfortunately, their brakes can malfunction for a number of reasons, such as:
- Pads, rotors, shoes, or drums that are defective or not installed properly
- Poorly maintained brakes
- Warped brake rotors
- Brake fluid line malfunction or leaks
- Faulty design
When a truck’s brakes malfunction or don’t work properly due to these or other factors, the ramifications can be devastating for everyone involved. If you have been injured, contact a highly qualified attorney today to discuss your options.
Contact Us
At Ritter & Associates, our San Diego brake malfunction attorneys are here to help you every step of the way. To learn more about how you may be able to hold these careless brake manufacturing companies or mechanics liable, contact us today at (619) 296-0123.
