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Mechanical Defects and Car Accidents in Florida

Published on: August 18, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

While human error accounts for many traffic accidents in Florida, mechanical defects are also a common—and often hidden—cause of crashes. From faulty brakes to malfunctioning airbags, these silent culprits can turn a routine drive into a serious collision.

If you find yourself in a car accident in Florida, you might not even know right away that mechanical problems caused the crash. For this reason, after a traffic accident you may want to call the Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood offices of Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with a Florida car accident claims lawyer. We can help you explore any options you may have for financial recovery.

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Common Florida Car Accident Causes

Published on: April 28, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are behind the wheel, car collisions happen in Miami, Coral Springs, Homestead, and every corner of Florida. The Florida car accident attorneys at Flaxman Law Group have worked with thousands of survivors of Florida car crashes. Here, we look at some of the common causes of these collisions, so you know how you can avoid them.

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Is It Ever a Good Idea to Not File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

Published on: February 10, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident in Southern Florida, Florida law allows you to file a personal injury claim if your injuries and losses were caused by someone’s negligence or willful act. For example, if someone deliberately drove into your car in a road rage incident or because they were driving under the influence, you may have a claim.

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The Most Common Car Mechanical Errors That Lead to Car Accidents

Published on: February 2, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Mechanical breakdowns are a common cause of car collisions. While everyone can make a mistake, drivers are expected to take reasonable precautions to avid putting other users of the road at risk, and this includes taking good care of their vehicle to make it road worthy. When they fail to do so and their actions cause injury, they can be held liable.

Let’s take a closer look at the most common mechanical causes of car crashes, so you can take steps to avoid these hazards.

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Can Mercedes Stop Car Accidents by the Year 2050?

Published on: November 11, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Mercedes-Benz has announced an ambitious plan called Vision Zero. The goal is to offer accident-free driving for all Mercedes-Benz cars by the year 2025. By 2030, the company has a goal of greatly reducing injuries and car accident deaths in its cars.

How does the car manufacturer hope to do that? They will be using:

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Mechanical Failure and Oakland Park Crashes

Published on: May 6, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

While human error is a leading cause of car collisions, mechanical failure is also a common reason why motorists are in an accident. While you can drive very safely, if your car has serious design or manufacturing flaws, you are still at risk of tire blowouts, overheating engines, failing brakes, ignition problems, and other common mechanical failures.

Preventing Mechanical Failure Accidents in Oakland Park

While you don’t control how careful manufacturers are when they design and build your car, there are steps you can take to prevent common mechanical failures:

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Mechanical Defects That Lead to Car Crashes in Coconut Creek

Published on: February 18, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many car collisions in Coconut Creek, including sideswipe collisions, T-bone accidents, rear end shunt crashes, and other collisions, are caused by driver error. However, many crashes are also caused by faulty car parts of defective car designs.

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Car Manufacturers Can Have an Impact on Your Hallandale Beach Collison

Published on: January 21, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

When you’re in a car collision, you may at first consider the other driver to be the liable party. This may be true, but in some collisions, including some single-vehicle crashes in Hallandale Beach, defective automobile parts cause the crash and the injuries. In these situations, the injured parties may have a claim against the car manufacturer.

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Vehicle Design and Car Collisions in Westchester

Published on: May 18, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Westchester and across South Florida, car collisions happen for many reasons, including driver error and road conditions. A common cause of car crashes, however, is vehicle design. Defective designs can lead to driver distraction, poor performance, and other mechanical issues which lead to a collision.

If you have been in a car collision in Westchester, it is important to consult with a car collision attorney. Some factors contributing to your traffic crash, such as mechanical defects, may not be immediately obvious. By finding all potential liable parties, your attorney can help you pursue the fairest compensation possible for your injuries.

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Manufacturing Defects and Car Accidents in Pembroke Pines

Published on: February 10, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car accidents are caused by many factors and in many cases, drivers assume either negligence or human error are the cause of their collision. However, faulty design and manufacturing defects can also contribute to car collisions.

Car manufacturers have an obligation to produce a safe product. They must meet certain standards and are expected to test their cars to make sure they are safe. Unfortunately, unsafe cars end up on our streets all the time. Common mechanical defects include:

tire defects which can cause tire blowouts and rollovers

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