Brake failure can occur in passenger vehicles, semi trucks and smaller commercial vehicles and can cause catastrophic accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. After such an accident, it is important for the injured person to consult a knowledgeable accident attorney to learn about his or her rights and options. A Colorado auto brake failure attorney can help.
At the Denver law offices of James L. Finegan, P.C., attorney Finegan helps clients injured in brake failure accidents. The firm has the resources and knowledge to build strong cases for individuals, consulting with a variety of experts and investigating the accident thoroughly. Attorney Finegan reviews all relevant insurance coverage, interviews witnesses and discovers the effect of the accident on the victim's life and family. If you have been seriously injured in a brake failure accident, call 877-834-4609 or e-mail James L. Finegan, P.C., online.
Causes of Defective Brakes: Maintenance and Manufacturing
There are two primary causes of brake failure: poor maintenance and manufacturing defects. The firm digs deep to uncover the details of the accident and identify the source of the brake failure. Attorney Finegan works with accident reconstructionists, brake specialists, engineers, road design experts and others who can add to his knowledge of the accident.
Brake failure cases can involve:
- Oil leaks that reduce friction
- Overheated brakes
- Worn brake pads
- Traveling too fast for conditions that enhance the consequences of brake failure
- Brake fluid leaks
- Failure of brake components such as rotors, calipers, drums and break lines
Problems such as these are often the result of poor maintenance, which can be attributed to the negligence of the vehicle owner who failed to perform scheduled brake checks and repairs. It could also be traced to the repair shop that allegedly performed the maintenance.
Defective brakes can also be caused by the manufacturing process. Attorney Finegan and his investigators perform the research needed to determine whether a brake failure was the result of design flaws or errors during the manufacture of the vehicle or the brake parts.
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To learn about your options after an accident caused by brake failure, call 877-834-4609 or e-mail James L. Finegan, P.C., online, to speak with a Denver brake failure attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Call for a free initial consultation.
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