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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
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I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
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South Carolina Failure to Maintain Auto Accident Lawyers
At Christian & Christian Law, we fight for our clients involved in car accidents of all types. If you’ve been in an auto accident or hit by flying debris from a commercial truck, you could be eligible to collect compensation under the failure to maintain law. Because tractor trailer trucks and cargo trucks tend to drive long distances, they are required to perform regular maintenance. When a driver or company doesn’t take the time to take care for their equipment, they often experience tire blowouts, blown lights or other petty malfunctions that effect drivers. If you’ve been hit due to equipment failures, connect with our Greenville SC car accident lawyers to see how we can fight for compensation!
Common Maintenance Errors
Drivers are involved in accidents every year from flying debris and equipment failures. If you don’t take care of your commercial car or truck regularly, you are at risk of causing an accident. Some of the most common failure to maintain accidents are a result of:
- Tire Issues: Tires can overheat and inflate, which causes major blowouts on high-speed roads. This is one of the most common tractor trailer truck breakdowns and often causes accidents on the road.
- Brakes: Brakes and brake pads wear down quickly on heavier vehicles, which requires routine replacements that your warning lights should display. Failure to replace brakes adequately can result in higher stop times and causes close-range accidents.
- Steering Linkage: If your steering linkage is worn, this can affect the driver’s ability to maintain control and could cause them to swerve lanes and hit side-by-side drivers.
- Rust: A truck with severe rust can result in parts flying off and hitting drivers.
Failure to Maintain Caused by Mechanic Errors
Did you know that a mechanic could also be at fault for truck accidents due to poor service practices? While it’s the driver or company’s responsibility to regularly check their commercial vehicles, a mechanic could also be at fault, meaning more than one party is liable for failure to maintain. If the vehicle was serviced shortly before an accident, it could be the mechanic’s failure to perform the correct maintenance. You should always keep your service records available while driving your commercial truck in the case of an auto accident.
Contact Our South Carolina Car Accident Lawyers
Car accidents are complex and could mean that compensation is rewarded to cover repair bills or even personal injury bills from a hospital visit. If you’ve been injured or been in an accident due to a driver’s inability to maintain their truck, connect with Christian & Christian Law near Greer, Spartanburg and Florence SC. We help drivers all around South Carolina fight their car accident cases and offer free consultations for any first-time review!
Been in a crash or hit by flying debris from a commercial truck? Our South Carolina failure to maintain auto accident lawyers can help you. Contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions – Car Accident
‘Failure to maintain’ refers to a car accident caused by a mechanical failure that resulted from a driver, owner, or mechanic’s negligence. This means that a person or company with a legal duty to maintain the vehicle’s safety failed to do so, leading to a catastrophic failure of a critical component like the brakes, tires, or steering system. In these cases, liability extends beyond the driver and can also include a mechanic or the company responsible for the vehicle’s upkeep.
Common examples of accidents caused by negligent maintenance include rear-end collisions due to brake failure, rollovers or loss of control caused by a tire blowout, and crashes resulting from a faulty steering system. In these cases, an accident reconstructionist or mechanic expert can help prove that the accident would not have occurred if the vehicle had been properly maintained.
To prove negligence in a failure to maintain a vehicle case, your attorney must demonstrate that the at-fault party had a duty to maintain the vehicle, breached that duty, and that the breach directly caused your injuries and damages. This often requires an in-depth investigation that includes examining the vehicle’s maintenance records, working with expert witnesses, and gathering evidence to show the direct link between the mechanical failure and the crash.
Liability in a failure to maintain case can be complex and may extend to multiple parties. The at-fault driver is often a primary defendant, but a mechanic or repair shop may be held liable if they performed negligent repairs or failed to identify a safety issue. In cases involving a defective part, a manufacturer may also be named as a defendant in a products liability claim.
If you are injured in an accident caused by negligent vehicle maintenance, you may be entitled to a wide range of compensation. This can include economic damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage, as well as non-economic damages for your pain and suffering. In cases of gross negligence, punitive damages may also be awarded.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.