Auto Collision Repair Shops

Many people rely on their passenger vehicles every day. Standard passenger motor vehicles include cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 

When your vehicle is not working properly, you may seek reliable auto collision repair shops. Customers should be able to trust that auto shops will provide them with reliable services and return their vehicles in drivable conditions.

Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In some instances, mechanics return faulty vehicles to their clients.

At the very least, this can result in a serious inconvenience, especially for motorists who rely on their vehicles to get to work.

However, improper or inadequate vehicular repairs can also be dangerous. If the driver is injured as the result of an inadequate repair, they have the right to pursue financial compensation for their losses.

Even if the customer does not sustain a physical injury, inadequate repairs may result in further damage to the vehicle. Auto collision repair shops have a duty to provide reliable and reasonably safe services.

Adequate Standards of Vehicle Repair

Auto mechanics have a duty to provide customers with a reasonable and adequate standard of care. This is true for upgrades, regular maintenance, and auto repairs. 

According to common standards, auto collision repair shops should:

• Provide a written estimate before performing services
• Carry out only necessary repairs
• Run tests to ensure your vehicle is safe for use
• Display adequate skills and knowledge to provide auto repairs

Those who suffer damage as the result of faulty automotive repair work can seek financial recovery with the help of a skilled personal injury lawyer. The team at Morgan & Morgan can help you pursue the compensation to which you are rightfully entitled.

Determining whether a particular repair was faulty can be difficult, especially if you do not have prior experience with the relevant issues. Speaking with an attorney at Morgan and Morgan is the best course of action following an accident or injury resulting from improper repair work.

Some of the most typical examples of defective automotive repairs are:

• Substandard paint jobs
• Defective repairs for cosmetic problems
• Faulty bodywork
• Leaking replacement hoses
• Leaks in replacement fluid reservoirs
• Replacing an improper part
• Installing a component in a defective manner
• Faulty wiring repairs
• Mechanical issues or problems

Automobile repair technicians are required to provide services that meet industry standards. However, there are very few steps that consumers can take to ensure they receive a high-quality repair. 

If a repair, adjustment, or upgrade to your vehicle caused negative consequences that resulted in losses, you have the right to seek financial compensation. A knowledgeable tort lawyer will examine the documentation provided by your collision repair shop. They will subsequently help you determine the best course of action.

One useful step to protect yourself and your property is by doing online research. Before choosing a business, conduct an online search for reviews of auto collision repair shops in your area.

Make sure to find a car repair shop with mostly positive customer reports. When visiting an automotive repair business, you can ask to view relevant professional licenses, certificates, and other credentials. 

Many reputable auto shops display these professional credentials in their customer waiting areas. Seeing professional authorizations can help you to know your vehicle will be repaired by a trained specialist.

Defective automotive repairs happen when the work on your car has been done improperly. This is a different issue than a defective product recall. However, both circumstances can result in significant financial losses or serious personal injuries.

Still, the legal implications of defective repairs are different than those of faulty automotive components. This distinction is very important for determining liability in a tort case involving a malfunctioning motor vehicle. 

Defective automobile components are often recalled by their manufacturers. Companies recall products when they contain flaws that result in safety hazards.

Examples of problems that may result in an automobile component recall include:

• Defective braking systems
• Faulty gas or brake pedals
• Malfunctioning fuel, cooling, or exhaust systems
• Problems with electrical or internal computer systems
• Misaligned steering mechanisms
• Faulty transmissions
• Improperly manufactured frames, bodies, or engines

Speak with a seasoned tort attorney if you have been injured as a result of a faulty automobile component. The team at Morgan and Morgan knows what is needed to hold negligent automotive manufacturers responsible for the harm that they cause.

If a mechanic or auto repair shop has provided you with subpar services, you may have a valid legal claim for damages. One of the tort lawyers at Morgan and Morgan can help you determine the financial recovery that you are owed.

Relevant documentation is required for a successful civil claim. The following documents will serve as powerful evidence to bolster your claim that faulty repairs were the cause of the harm you suffered. 

Some of the most important evidence in these cases includes:

• Receipts for repairs, upgrades, or maintenance work
• Copies of legal issues related to the repairs
• Copies of your written communication with the business
• Relevant insurance documentation
• Repair and purchase warranties

A knowledgeable legal professional will examine these documents to build a powerful legal claim on your behalf. You should not be stuck with the costs and losses that occurred because of faulty auto repairs.

The term for payments to the victims of negligence is “damages.” The financial damages you can hope to recover will depend on the specific circumstances of your claim. 

For example, the financial and personal losses from a case involving a serious personal injury will differ from those in a case involving only vehicular property damage. When you retain the services of one of the tort lawyers at Morgan and Morgan, you can rest assured that we will pursue every dime you are owed.

In most civil tort claims, injury victims can seek two distinct types of financial damages. The two common categories of compensatory damages are “economic” and “non-economic” damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are payments made by the at-fault party to compensate the victim for the monetary losses resulting from their negligence. For instance, suppose an auto repair shop fails to install your new braking system correctly.

If you are involved in a collision as a result of the faulty braking system, you will need to pay more money to repair the additional damage to your vehicle. The negligent business could be held financially responsible for these costs. 

Some of the most typical examples of economic damages in cases like these include:

Additional vehicular repairs

• Vehicular replacement
• Other related property damage
• Medical bills from resulting injuries
• Anticipated future medical care costs
• Loss of income due to missed workdays
• Expected future losses from decreased earning ability

Your legal representative will review any financial documentation related to your faulty automotive repair case. This will allow them to calculate all the financial costs and losses that you experienced.

Do not allow the at-fault party in your claim to settle for less than the full amount you are due. The professionals at Morgan and Morgan will work tirelessly to ensure that you have the money you need to get back on your feet.

Non-Economic Damages

Many of the negative outcomes from a personal injury do not cost any money. Still, the emotional and physical consequences of an injury can be devastating. 

Victims deserve financial compensation for the intangible harm they have suffered. Non-economic damages are legal payments made to compensate for these losses. 

Common examples of non-economic damages compensate for:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Emotional distress and anguish
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Loss of the ability to engage in activities
• Decreased quality of life

These damages can be difficult to quantify. For this reason, it is critical to schedule a free consultation with a Morgan and Morgan attorney to discuss the value of your case.

If defective automotive repairs led to the loss of a loved one, you might be able to file a valid wrongful death claim. In these cases, the decedent’s estate holder pursues financial compensation on behalf of the late victim.

The decedent’s family can hope to recover compensation for:

• The victim’s pain and suffering 
• Funeral and burial costs
• The family’s psychological suffering and grief
• Loss of consortium or relationship

Morgan and Morgan’s team of trial-ready attorneys have years of experience handling wrongful death claims.

No. Our team is compensated through contingency fees. A portion of the financial compensation from your case will cover attorneys’ fees and legal costs.

You will not pay a single nickel until we get the money you deserve.

Do not allow negligent auto collision repair shops to be unaccountable for the harm they cause. Arrange a free initial consultation with a member of the Morgan & Morgan team to explore the options in your case.

Complete the simple contact form online to schedule your no-cost faulty auto repair case evaluation today.