Can You Sue a Truck Manufacturer for a Defective Part?

Thanks to Louisiana’s comprehensive product liability laws, you may be able to hold a truck manufacturer legally accountable if a defective part caused your accident. These laws are specifically designed to protect individuals harmed by dangerous or malfunctioning products.

At Tomeny | Best Injury Lawyers, our experienced attorneys can help you take legal action against any party involved in designing, manufacturing, or distributing the faulty truck component. Call today to learn more about your options.

What Is the Louisiana Products Liability Act?

The Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA) is a state law that gives injured parties the right to sue for damages caused by defective products. It applies to a wide range of products, including motor vehicles and truck parts. If a product is found to be unreasonably dangerous and causes injury, the responsible company may be held strictly liable.

However, this right is not open-ended. The LPLA imposes a strict one-year statute of limitations from the date of the injury. In certain cases, such as when the defect was not immediately known, the clock may start ticking later. But time is limited, so early legal advice is crucial.

Types of Defective Truck Parts That Could Lead to a Claim

Under the LPLA, a defective truck part can fall into several categories, each of which could form the basis for a lawsuit:

• Design Defects – Even when manufactured correctly, a poorly designed part can pose a risk. If the design itself is inherently unsafe, the manufacturer may be liable.
• Manufacturing Defects – The most common defect type. A flaw introduced during the production process, such as improper assembly or the use of substandard materials, can make a product dangerous.
• Failure to Warn or Instruct – A product that lacks adequate safety warnings, usage instructions, or labeling may be deemed defective if that omission leads to injury.
• Breach of Warranty – If a truck part fails to perform as promised under warranty, and that failure leads to harm, the manufacturer may be responsible.

In each of these cases, you don’t have to prove the company was negligent, only that the part was defective and caused your injuries.

How To File a Lawsuit Against a Louisiana Truck Manufacturer

Louisiana follows a strict liability standard in product defect cases. That means a manufacturer can be held liable for a defective truck part even if it wasn’t negligent in the traditional sense.

To win your case, your legal team must prove:

• The part was unreasonably dangerous due to a defect
• The defect existed when the product left the manufacturer’s control
• The defect caused your injury and/or property damage
• You were using the product as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable way

Our attorneys at Tomeny | Best can investigate the accident, consult engineering and mechanical experts, gather physical and digital evidence, and build a compelling case on your behalf. If the manufacturer refuses a fair settlement, we are prepared to fight for your rights in court.

Contact a Louisiana Injury Lawyer About a Defective Truck Part Lawsuit

If you suspect a defective truck part played a role in your accident, don’t wait to get legal advice. The clock may already be running on your ability to file a claim.

At Tomeny | Best Injury Lawyers, we are experienced in complex product liability cases and committed to helping injured victims seek justice and financial recovery. Let us help you hold negligent manufacturers accountable.

Call us today or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We’re here to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve, before time runs out.