While tire defects may not seem prevalent, they pose a hidden danger on the road. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are nearly 11,000 tire-related vehicle crashes each year.
With unrivaled experience and expertise, we are dedicated to helping individuals who have been seriously injured or killed in accidents caused by defective automotive products and tires that result in blowouts, sudden tread separation, structural failure and tire explosions.
What Are Tire Defects?
Tire defects can happen in different ways during the manufacturing process. They are caused from various issues, such as poor manufacturing processes, substandard materials, or design flaws. The outcome of these issues is that there might be a weak spot in the rubber itself, or the steel belts inside the tire might be separated from the tread. Some of the most common defects include:
- Tread separation. This happens when the tread layer peels away from the rest of the tire, causing loss of control.
- Tire failure. This is a general term for any issue that makes the tire unusable, like a bulge or sidewall crack.
- Tire explosions. These are rare but very dangerous occurrences where the tire burses with extreme force.
If a tire defect leads to a tire blowout or tread separation, it can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. This can lead to a serious accident and injuries for you and others on the road.
What Are Your Rights?
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a tire defect, you may have the right to sue the tire manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit. Product liability is a legal concept that holds companies responsible for making and selling unsafe products. If your tire defect lawsuit is successful, you may recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Contact Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball for Tire Defect Guidance
Over decades of successful defect litigation against tire manufacturers and automotive product companies, we’ve assembled an experienced legal team with expert resources to mount aggressive litigation against reckless and negligent manufacturers and other responsible parties all along the automotive and tire supply chain. Call or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
