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What can happen if a driver fails to maintain their vehicle?

Lack of vehicle maintenance can lead to brake failure, tire blowouts or broken lights. How could these issues factor into negligence for an accident case?

Proving fault or negligence in an accident case

In New York, when damages reach the severe injury threshold, accident victims can sue for compensation. Negligence is the main criterion that a lawyer must prove to win an accident case. Furthermore, negligence indicates that the individual knew or should have known about an issue. However, they failed to take the action that a reasonable person would take to correct it.

Lack of Maintenance Examples

The following are maintenance issues that could factor into an accident case:

Failing to regularly service a vehicle is a sign of negligence on the part of the car owner.

Find out whether another driver’s lack of vehicle maintenance contributed to the accident

Experienced accident lawyers can investigate for evidence of neglect in accident cases. Sackstein, Sackstein & Lee, LLP offers a free consultation. We can determine whether grounds exist to sue. Call our toll free number at (888) 519-6400 or reach out to us through our contact form.

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