Not every motor vehicle accident is caused solely by driver error. In some crashes, defective tires or vehicle components play a major role in causing or worsening the collision.

Tire blowouts can occur suddenly and may lead to rollovers, loss of control, or multi-vehicle crashes at highway speeds. Vehicle defect cases may involve:

• Tire tread separation 
• Brake failures 
• Steering or suspension defects 
• Airbag malfunctions 
• Electrical or fuel system failures 

When a defective product contributes to an accident, injured individuals may have claims against manufacturers, distributors, or other parties involved in the product’s design or sale.

These cases are often highly technical and require preservation of the vehicle and damaged components for expert inspection. Repairing or disposing of a vehicle too quickly may result in important evidence being lost.

Defect-related crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries, particularly when safety systems fail during high-impact collisions. Investigating whether a product defect contributed to the accident may significantly affect the scope of a legal claim.

Determining the true cause of a crash sometimes requires looking beyond the actions of the drivers involved. Gunn | Slater handles serious injury litigation involving vehicle defects, product liability, and catastrophic motor vehicle accidents throughout Missouri and Illinois.