Tow Hitch Defect Attorney

Tow Hitches with a Defect May Drop the Trailer Being Towed Creating Accidents

Tow and trailer hitches are rated based on the class capacity of the item being towed. If a tow hitch is rated for a certain number of pounds or tons to pull, then that hitch needs to be in excellent working order. If there are defects at any part of the tow hitch, there will be a break in the hitch. This can cause the equipment or trailer being pulled or towed to snap off from the connection to the vehicle towing it.

A serious accident will occur at that point, as the driver will not always be aware that the tow hitch is defective and has lost its load on the road. When this does occur, the drivers who are following in traffic behind someone with a defective tow hitch can be seriously injured by runaway trailers from a broken tow hitch.

Tow Hitches Can Have Faulty Wiring Causing Serious Accidents

If a tow hitch has a defect, it may be noted in the wiring of the tow hitch. If the wiring harness is defective on a tow hitch, then the hitch may not work in proper order when in use. The tow hitch may be defective in any area, which can cause accidents later on when it is in use. A tow hitch may show a defect in the:

• Fasteners
• Components
• Nuts
• Bolts
• Ball mount or specific mount for the hitch
• Bumper brace
• Studs
• Existing holes in the hitch
• Coupler
• Safety chains
• Trailer lights
• Electric brakes
• Break-away systems

Every time a defective tow hitch is used, if the driver does not know of the defect it is an accident waiting to happen. Accidents with tow hitches that hold a hidden defect are particularly scary and dangerous. This is because if a defective tow hitch gives way, it will release the full weight of the item being towed on the trailer. This situation will make it very dangerous for other cars on the road.

Tow Hitches Can Fail When the Defective Part Cannot Hold the Trailer Being Pulled

If a tow hitch is unable to keep attached to the vehicle because of a defective part, this will make for a serious obstacle and hazard on the roads. Other cars, trucks and drivers on the roads will be in grave danger, when a tow hitch comes loose because of a defect in the tow hitch.

A tow hitch with a defect is not going to be able to safely manage carrying and towing properly. This is a problem because the weight of the car or truck needs to be based on the tow hitch rating as well. There needs to be a gross combination weight rating or GCWR that allows the car or truck to tow limited weights safely. If there is a defect in the tow hitch, even if the owner of the car or truck tows safely for the weight of the vehicle and the towed trailer, there will be a serious accident on the horizon, on account of the defect of the tow hitch.

Capacity Weight Distribution of the Tow Hitch Might Expose Its Defect Sooner Than Later

The capacity weight distribution of the tow hitch can expose a defect. But the problem is that by then it is too late, as the trailer being pulled will already be attached by the tow hitch to the car or truck. It will have been “all systems go,” when there was actually a “No, don’t go!” situation brewing with a hidden tow hitch defect.

If the tow hitch defect releases the safety chains on the towed trailer, then there will be no way to prevent a serious accident in that case. In general, safety chains help set the trailer to the tow hitch, in order that the tongue of the trailer does not drop out into the road, upon separation from the hitch. If the tow hitch has a defective part and it does not allow the safety chains to be properly attached, there can be problems down the line in that case.

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Can I Sue for a Defective Tow Hitch Accident?

Yes, we can sue if you have had a defective tow hitch that caused an accident on the roads. You may have even had a tow hitch that detached from a car that was in an accident or car crash with another series of cars. In any case, you can feel comfortable calling our Los Angeles case lawyers at the DTLA Law Group. We are here and can talk to you about your personal injuries. We can help you to file a lawsuit on your behalf. You will be in an advantageous position when you are connected to our case attorneys in Los Angeles, just call our legal team today.

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