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Mechanical Failure Analysis and Product Liability

Mechanical failures are sometimes major contributing factors in motor vehicle accidents. Allegations of tire failure are probably the most frequent claim, where we have to determine whether the damage to the tire precipitated the accident or was merely the result of it. We also investigate allegations of brake failure or poor maintenance, particularly in large commercial trucks; steering component failures; engine and electrical fires; and failures of restraint system components.

Some of these investigations are undertaken simply to determine whether component failures contributed to an accident, and in other cases they involve product liability claims against vehicle or component manufacturers.

We also investigate mechanical failures involving a very wide variety of items. We have, for example investigated accidents involving ski lift equipment; all manner of household fixtures; strollers; bicycles; chairs; filing cabinets (really!); and others.

engines, brakes, tires, and steering components

vehicle fires

R.V.'s and tow dollies

restraint system components

Misc. (household fixtures, ski hill equipment, strollers, etc)