When you take your car to the mechanic, you’re trusting them to do a good job. While many repair shops are honest, some can perform faulty or negligent repairs in Sandy Springs. These poor repairs can cause many different issues, including car accidents that cause severe injuries.
If you suffered injuries in this way, contact a Sandy Springs car accident lawyer. You might be able to file a claim against the maintenance company for your losses. For example, you probably have costly medical bills and other damages.
At John Foy & Associates, we’re here for accident victims. Our car accident lawyers can help you build a strong injury claim for compensation. To discuss your case during a free consultation, call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online.
Examples of Faulty Vehicle Maintenance
Examples of faulty car repairs include:
- Badly-replaced parts
- Neglected repairs
- Leaving items or debris in the vehicle
- Poor wiring jobs
- Leaky parts
- Using the wrong replacement parts
- Causing more damage during a repair
Each car is different. The make and model of your vehicle might affect how the mechanic handles it. A repair shop could make careless mistakes if they are not familiar with your vehicle.
Maintenance companies must follow specific safety standards with their work. If a mechanic is fixing or changing something in your car, they must be careful not to cause harm. Even repair shops with good ratings are not above making mistakes.
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What to Do If Faulty Repairs Caused Your Accident
Vehicle repair fraud is more common than one might realize. You’re not alone if you get into an accident because of faulty or neglected maintenance.
After the accident, look over your contract with the repair shop. That contract might contain details about handling repair issues. You can also show this contract to a lawyer and get their opinion.
You’ll also need to determine how the mechanic was negligent. Common reasons for repair-related car accidents include:
- Not performing the work correctly
- Repairs that don’t last as long as the mechanic promises (breach of warranty)
- Doing unnecessary work to the vehicle
- Using or selling defective parts for the repair
- Causing additional damage while working on the car
A company could also be at fault for selling bad parts—even if they didn’t do the repairs. If another driver caused your accident, it could be because they neglected the necessary maintenance or repair work.
Mechanics are often liable for this type of car accident. However, each collision is different. If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one, it’s important to know the facts. Contact an experienced lawyer who can start investigating what happened.
Partial Fault for Poor Vehicle Repairs
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) §51-12-33 details the state’s partial fault laws. Under these laws:
- You can recover damages if you were less than 50% at fault.
- If you were less than 50% fault, partial negligence will reduce your compensation.
- You can still recover for any fault you don’t have in the accident.
For example, a driver might be partially at fault if they neglected their car’s repair needs. Or, another driver and a mechanic could be partly at fault for your accident. You might need to file multiple injury claims for the compensation you deserve.
An experienced lawyer can determine who is responsible for your injuries. At John Foy & Associates, we can investigate your accident’s details and who is at fault. We’ll help you build a strong claim to recover your damages.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online.
Documenting Faulty or Neglected Car Maintenance
If you have a legal case, it’s important to take action now. The statute of limitations gives you two years or less to file your case. The sooner you can get started, the better.
You will need to document what happened. That includes gathering evidence like:
- Vehicle or maintenance warranties
- Repair work receipts
- Written communication about the repair work
- Insurance documents
- Medical bills from your treatment
- Additional car repair needs or costs
- Anything else that helps show what happened
There could be more than one party at fault for the accident. For example, a mechanic and the company that sold the part could be partially liable.
You will need to show that each party was negligent for your accident and injuries. This may include filing multiple insurance claims. If an insurance company doesn’t cooperate, you might need to file a lawsuit.
Proving Negligence for the Accident
You will need to show that the at-fault party was negligent in your accident. Negligence is a legal term for carelessness. There are four parts of a negligence case:
- Someone owed you a duty of care.
- Their duty of care was breached.
- The breached duty led to your accident.
- You have injuries and damages from the accident.
It can be difficult to prove each point. That’s why we recommend speaking with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer can show how the mechanic or other party was negligent.
You should not have to pay for the negligence of someone else, especially if you were seriously injured. Thankfully, the law is on your side. You are likely entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Talk to a Sandy Springs Car Accident Lawyer About Faulty Repairs
If faulty or neglected repairs led to your accident, talk to a lawyer. You probably have a complicated legal case on your hands. However, an experienced lawyer can handle the legal side of things for you.
John Foy & Associates has been building car accident claims for over 20 years. We know how to build a strong injury claim for the compensation you deserve. Plus, we don’t charge you a fee unless we win your case.
Faulty repairs can affect your life in many ways. You’ve probably lost access to daily transportation, and severe injuries can be very costly. To discuss your accident and your compensation options, contact us for a free consultation. Call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online.
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