Baltimore Truck Defect Lawyers
Everyone, from those who drive regular cars to people who drive large 18-wheelers, rely on their vehicles to get them safely from place to place. Frustratingly, though, not all trucks are manufactured in accordance with safety standards. Negligence among truck manufacturers can lead to dangerous mechanical defects in powerful semi trucks and 18-wheelers.
When a truck driver loses control of his or her vehicle, it can result in devastating accidents that can harm both the truck driver as well as other drivers nearby. Sadly, mechanical malfunctions can greatly increase the chances of such an accident. If you have been harmed by a truck’s mechanical defect or malfunction, contact a Baltimore truck mechanical defect attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC today at 410-234-0100.
Common Truck Defects
Two of the most common truck malfunctions include:
Unfortunately, these truck defects are also two of the most dangerous flaws for drivers. Each one can result in a hazardous loss of control that can lead to rollovers and runaway vehicles.
Causes of Mechanical Malfunctions
There are several problems that can result in mechanical malfunctions. Of course, truck drivers are not always able to predict mechanical malfunctions, which means that they too can suffer from mechanical defects. Possible causes of mechanical malfunctions include:
- Truck company negligence
- Truck driver negligence
- Design flaws
- Manufacturing defects
- Faulty maintenance
Mechanical malfunctions are completely preventable, whether a manufacturer should be more careful or a truck should be given more regular maintenance. Talk to a Baltimore truck malfunction attorney today if a mechanical malfunction has resulted in your pain and suffering.
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In many accidents involving semi trucks and 18-wheelers, an experienced attorney can help you find fault so that you can seek the financial compensation that deserve following the wreck. To learn more about your legal options, please contact a knowledgeable Baltimore truck mechanical defects lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC at 410-234-0100 today.
