Defective Tire Lawyer

Most of us think of tire wear when we think about tire safety, but that’s only one of the warning signs. Thinning tread grooves and underinflated tires are obvious signs it’s time to for a replacement. But what if your tires pass the penny test and are maintaining air pressure?

Even if your tires look fine, it’s important to remember that rubber products have a limited life. There may be other safety issues you can’t detect by just looking. This includes design flaws that occurred during the manufacturing process.

Insurance companies and tire manufacturers often blame the consumer for accidents caused by tire failure. They try to put the responsibility on you, claiming your motor vehicle had old, worn tires. The truth is, poor quality control or even a known pre-existing defect can be the culprit.

It’s a terrifying thought, but these types of defects often have life-altering consequences. You don’t have to be driving at high speeds for a blowout to occur. Faulty tires are a cause of rollover crashes, endangering the lives of everyone on the road.

Whether you’re driving at high speeds or putzing along, blowouts can be catastrophic. At any speed, rollover crashes that could cost you your life.

About Tire Defects

A vehicle’s tires play a crucial role in a car’s safety. They are the only part of your car that makes contact with the road. Tires affect a car’s handling, braking, and overall driving. The sad truth is that tires with no visible defects can be even more dangerous.

Every major tire manufacturer, including Ford Firestone, Uniroyal, Dunlop, and Cooper, have issued tire recalls. But what determines whether a tire is recalled? Put bluntly, it comes down to cost.

First, manufacturers estimate what the defect will cost in settle liability suits. Then, they compare that with they would have to spend on a recall. Recalls are extremely expensive. In most cases, a defective tire recall occurs only after a significant number of people have been injured or killed.

Not surprisingly, this means the manufacturers have known about some problems for years but failed to properly notify the public. More importantly, they failed to correct these defects, putting profits over people’s safety. Tire defects are commonly due to:

• Belt to belt separation
• Belt edge separation
• Sudden loss of inflation pressure
• Broken cords
• Cracking
• Manufacturing defects
• Tire shredding
• Traction failure

Once the tire shreds or blows out pieces of the tire can wrap around the wheel making control of the vehicle exceptionally difficult. This can cause sharp turns, vehicle rollovers, and serious injuries.

We can help you pursue your defective tire case for maximum recovery.

Tire defects and tire failure can cause serious car accidents including rollover incidents that cause severe injury or death. If you are considering a lawsuit for a tire defect or blowout you should:

• Make sure the tire, tire tread, and tire rim are kept
• Preserve the vehicle – do not repair, destroy, or sell
• Identify witnesses and obtain their contact information
• Take pictures to document the scene if possible

A failure to do the above in an efficient and timely manner may jeopardize your right to just compensation for the manufacturer’s negligence in providing a defective tire.

Our attorneys are experienced in investigating and litigating product liability claims. We have the experience, resources, and skills required to handle these large and complex tire defect cases.

At Rubenstein Law, our board-certified trial lawyers have experience in preserving evidence and testimony. We have the financial resources to hire well-known and respected tire industry experts. in order to reach the optimal resolution for our clients in these complicated cases.

For a free consultation from our attorneys, contact the personal injury lawyers of Rubenstein Law today to put us on your team. Remote and virtual appointments are available. No costs or fees unless or until you win money.