Austin Truck Malfunction Lawyer

As with other motor vehicles, commercial trucks are composed of thousands of individual mechanical components. These components may be responsible for allowing a driver to steer, or keeping the engine running at a reasonable temperature, or ensuring that the truck can stop in a reasonable amount of time.

Truck drivers, truck manufacturers, and trucking companies all have an obligation to keep the vehicles that they drive, build, or own free of dangerous mechanical problems. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident caused by a mechanical defect or malfunction, call the Austin truck malfunction attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 800.681.6932.

Common Mechanical Problems

While some mechanical problems are not immediately dangerous to a truck driver and nearby motorists, others can cause a serious accident within a fraction of a second. Some of these critical problems include:

• Brake malfunctions
• Tire blowouts and defects
• Steering system malfunctions
• Fuel leaks

Melton & Kumler, LLP Can Help

In the aftermath of a collision, it may be difficult to determine exactly where legal responsibility for the accident lies. Even if a mechanical problem is found, it often takes an experienced Austin truck accident lawyer to determine who should be held accountable.

Contact Us

If you have been involved in a truck accident caused by the malfunction of one or more mechanical components, Melton & Kumler, LLP can assist you. We can help you trace the chain of responsibility from beginning to end. Contact our Austin truck malfunction attorneys at 800.681.6932 for more information.