Defective tires shatter lives leading to thousands of people being injured or killed every year. Faulty tires can cause accidents by blowing out a tire, the overall poor tire construction, or tread separation. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity that are taller, such as vans, trucks, or SUVs are especially dangerous when a tire fails. Vehicles that are taller are much more likely to roll over when tires fail without warning while the vehicle is moving at a higher speed.
If you or family has suffered injuries or even lost their life in an accident resulting from faulty or defective tires, you should schedule a case evaluation with skilled personal injury attorney Nathaniel B. Preston (“Nate”). Experienced in helping those who are injured fight insurance companies and tire manufacturers, he will help you get the compensation you need for your injuries.
Tire manufacturers are obligated to the general public to produce tires that are safe and that will not increase the chances of an accident. If a tire company doesn’t hold up to these responsibilities and you suffer injuries, you are eligible to file a personal injury claim against the tire manufacturer so you can get compensation for your injuries.
Common Causes of Tire Defects
Tread Separation: Many recalls result from tread separation. Steel-belted radials in particular can separate because steel and rubber can be challenging to bind. A
tire that was manufactured as it should be has a very low probability of separating tread unless the tire has been subjected to extremely hot temperatures or has been in excess water. Every year, there are thousands of steel-belted radial tires recalled due to defects. Firestone recalled more than 6 million tires in 2000 after defects and poor manufacturing caused 271 deaths. Rollover accidents are the most significant risk of tires with separating tread. Rollovers can result traumatic brain injuries or injure the spinal cord.
Aging Tires: Tires that have passed their expiration date are one of the more common tire defects that cause car crashes and injuries. All tires should be used before they expire or they should be disposed of. When a tire company stores older tires in warehouse then sells them to consumers several years later, it can cause problems, such as blowouts, which cause crashes.
Valve Stem Defects: Defective valve stems can cause a blowout, which lead to loss of control. These crashes lead to serious injuries or death, so they can be very dangerous. Defective valve stems can cause explosions during tire inflation, killing or injuring those who are near.
Free Initial Case Consultation— Consult with Tire Defect Attorney Warnock MacKinlay Law
As an attorney who is dedicated to helping you get the compensation you need for your injuries, Nathaniel B. Preston is experienced in helping clients who have suffered losses because of defective tires. Your initial evaluation is free of charge, plus you don’t owe Nate a cent unless he recovers money for you first.
If you or your family member has suffered injuries in a car accident because of a defect in the tire in Scottsdale, contact Nate today to set up your free initial case consultation by filling out the form online or by calling 602-600-6427.
