So which due care did you fail to exercise? Did you fail to maintain your vehicle and the brakes went out or did you fail to inspect someone elses vehicle and the brakes went out?
I suggest you come up with a more detailed explanation to this question. We need to assess the complete situation when the accident happened and brakes went out of control. The answer also depends on who's responsible for the accident. I recommend you to consult a professional attorney in your area who has experience in handling such cases.