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When you need to know . . .

Did a brake system failure cause or contribute to the accident?
Were the brakes functioning properly at the time of the accident?
What was the condition of the braking system prior to the accident?
Were the brakes actually applied at the time of the accident?
Were both the accelerator and the brakes applied at the time of the accident?
Can subrogation be successfully pursued in this case?

Detail of Brake Failure Investigation/Analysis Service

File review (including examination of police report and vehicle repair records)
Phone interviews of involved parties (when assigned)
Vehicle inspection:
  Remove wheels and inspect brake components
  Inspect/test brake master cylinder
  Inspect/test ABS control system and sensors
  Measure brake pedal performance
  Electronic scan of PCM and ABS control modules (when possible)
  Test-drive vehicle to determine performance (when possible)
Submission of brake fluid sample for independent laboratory analysis
Thorough photo documentation of inspection / investigation process
Establish proper chain of custody and evidence storage (when needed)
Coordination and file documentation
Preparation of a fully detailed written report


Did You Know?
Did you know that approximately 2% of all vehicle accidents have brake system malfunction as a contributing factor to accident causation? And that approximately 90% of these are directly related to brake system defects? And here’s the “kicker." Nearly all defects are caused by improper service/repair! That means that nearly 2% of all vehicle accidents have subrogation potential to recover from a negligent service/repair facility!


 
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