Transmission Defects

Although drivers have an expectation that their vehicle will operate correctly, defects can sometimes occur affecting passengers’ safety. Individuals across the country and even right here in Nashville, Tennessee have been affected by transmission defects. Unfortunately, many times these transmission defects can lead to accidents and injuries for those involved. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a transmission defect, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact our experienced Nashville transmission defect attorneys with any questions that you may have.

Transmissions are part of all vehicles. The job of the transmission is to allow the engine to power the wheels that move the vehicle. When working correctly, the transmission enables the vehicle to speed up and slow down; thereby, giving the driver predictable control over the car. In the event of a problem involving the transmission, the driver could lose their ability to accelerate or slow down. This can cause an accident.

As a transmission defect lawyer in Nashville might explain, there are known cases that involve manufacturers and dealers being aware of a problem, but failed to report the issue to consumers. This has caused unfortunate events that were avoidable.

Thankfully, many of these reports were eventually made known to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA has forced a number of manufacturers to recall certain vehicle models so as to correct the issue. Sadly, some people were injured, or lost their life, before the recalls happened. In this case a Nashville transmission defect lawyer should be sought.

Transmission defects do vary; however, there are common problems that may be more likely to arise. When these problems are not addressed, the risk of an accident increases.

• Corrosion of the transmission system
• Leaks in the transmission fluid or fluid valves
• Welding defects
• Substandard materials
• Faulty designs
• Software glitches
• Electrical problems
• Manufacturing defects

Some transmission defects have resulted in mass tort lawsuits. Certain ones are pending while most have settled. A transmission defect lawyer in Nashville can review your case and help you to understand whether you have any legal options. Please call The Higgins Firm now.

Transmission defects have resulted in hundreds of debilitating injuries to passengers. What exactly are transmission defects, though? Commonly called “false park” or “park-to-reverse”, these defects are a flaw in the vehicle’s transmission that allow the driver to unknowingly place the gear shift into a position between park and reverse during normal operations. When a vehicle is in a false park, it appears to the driver that his automobile is fully in the park position. However, the transmission of the vehicle is not in park or in reverse. Rather, the vehicle is in an unstable position between park and reverse.

Any small movement can cause the transmission to move suddenly into reverse. A running vehicle can unexpectedly be thrown into reverse taking out anything behind it. A driver could leave a vehicle thinking that his or her car was in park when it begins moving backwards. Whether in a crowded parking lot or a residential driveway, a vehicle in a false park can cause extraordinary damage to anyone or anything around it. Even successful wrongful death claims have resulted from cases involving vehicles with false park defects.

There are over a million vehicles on the road that could be affected by the false park defect. Transmission defects have been found in models including:

• Dodge Dakota
• Dodge Durango
• Dodge Ram
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Dodge Neon
• Dodge Grand Caravan
• Ford Crown Victoria
• Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 Pickup Trucks
• Ford Explorer

It is believed that as many as 13 people have died as a result of Chrysler vehicles alone. Auto manufacturers have repeatedly denied any vehicle defect placing blame on drivers for any accident.

You or a loved one may have been injured following an accident as a result of a transmission defect. If so, you may need the help of one of our experienced Nashville transmission defect attorneys. At The Higgins Firm, we have the resources and experience to fight the large auto companies. Whether you have questions or think that you may have a claim involving a false park defect, we encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible. Our experienced Nashville attorneys put each of our clients first in everything that we do. We want to help you get the compensation that you deserve for the injuries that you have suffered.

Contact us online or call us at 800-705-2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.