Automakers and parts manufacturers have a responsibility to supply the public with safe and effective vehicles.
If a vehicle defect caused or made your accident worse, you have every right to seek full compensation.
In this case, instead of filing a lawsuit against another driver, you would file a lawsuit against the company responsible for the defective part.
These cases fall under the umbrella of premises liability.
Product liability cases are often complex and difficult to litigate, but it's not impossible.
Corporations employ high priced legal teams to fight defective products claims, so they need to be handled carefully by an experienced attorney.