Steering Wheel Failure

Steering wheel failure is the rapid loss in the steering wheel’s control over the car. Though rare, when it occurs, steering wheel failure can lead to serious accidents and even fatalities. Despite the relative infrequency of steering failure, it’s important to know what to do if it happens to you, as this could be the difference between life and death for you and the people in your vehicle.

Sudden loss of steering ability is usually attributable to a mechanical failure, meaning that responsibility ultimately lies with the manufacturer. If you or someone you love has been the victim of an auto accident caused by a steering wheel failure, contact the Wisconsin car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Causes of Steering Wheel Failure

There are two main causes for steering failure, and your ability to handle the situation largely depends on the cause of failure. The most common causes are:

• A break in your hydraulic pipes. This will cause the gradual loss of power steering, meaning that it will take much more effort to effectively control the car. If you feel that you are losing steering ability, use all your strength to steer to the side of the road and stop the car. This is the more common cause of steering failure.
• A break in the mechanical elements of the steering components. This will cause a sudden loss in steering ability. If this happens, you will have virtually no control over the vehicle, and your best option is to skid to a stop.

Contact Us

If you have been in a car accident caused by steering failure, you may be able to seek financial compensation for your injury. Contact the Wisconsin car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., today by calling 800-242-2874.