When people think of liability after a Florida car accident, they often talk about who was the at-fault driver. While human mistakes and distracted driving can cause car accidents, sometimes an automobile manufacturer defect causes accidents and accident injuries. There are even instances when the car manufacturer moved forward with production even though there was a design defect. Many know that car manufacturers discover mistakes in their products when the cars have already been made, sold, and are being driven around our communities. In fact, many have experienced auto recalls and have received notice of them by mail, e-mail, phone call, or TV. The notice will inform on how to address the problem and how to resolve any issues without cost. Sometimes it will even list the dangers of driving the automobile with the defect. If you have been in a car accident in Sarasota or in another Florida location, discuss your situation with a Sarasota car accident lawyer to determine if manufacturer liability played a role in your accident. Who Is Liable When There Is a Vehicle Defect? If a mistake in production was the cause of a motorcycle, truck, or car accident, that defect will have to be proven for the car manufacturer and/or dealership to be held liable. There are many ways injuries can occur if vehicles are not made to design safety standards. This could happen if an airbag that should not have deployed did, for example. That airbag defect could have resulted in scrapes, burns, and fractures. Liability may be attributed to the following:
- Auto, truck, or motorcycle manufacturers
- Manufacturers who produce parts for vehicles
- Supply stores who stock and create parts
- Auto, truck, or motorcycle dealerships