Chicago Tire Defect Lawyers
Defective tires can lead to devastating Illinois car accidents. Companies that design, manufacture and distribute dangerous tires should be held accountable for the serious injuries their products cause. If you have been injured in an accident involving tire failure or tire tread separation, please call the tire defect lawyers at The Bradley Law Firm to discuss your potential case.
When tires are defectively designed or manufactured, it is more likely that they could fall apart quickly, especially when a vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed. When a tire blowout occurs, pieces of tire wrap around the wheel, making it extremely difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. Tire failures are even more dangerous when a vehicle is traveling at highway speeds.
Tire failures such as tread separation or blowout can also result in a rollover crash, especially when the vehicle involved is a light truck or an SUV, which have a higher center of gravity than other passenger vehicles. When an accident occurs as a result of a tire defect, an auto products liability claim may demonstrate that the faulty design or manufacturing defect led to tire failure and the subsequent crash.
Causes of Tire Failure
There are many reasons why a tire could fail. Here are some of the most common causes:
- Aging tires: Old tires can pose a serious hazard. The components of tires could dry out. The rubber in the tire could wear off and the adhesive between the tire parts could break down. When a tire on a moving vehicle shreds or fall apart, it could be tough even for an experienced driver to regain control of the vehicle. Tire failure when you are moving at a high rate of speed can cause head-on collisions, vehicle running off the roadway and rollover crashes. Tires more than six years old have an increased risk of failing.
- Tread separation: Consequences of tire tread separation include tire blowout, loss of vehicle control, overcorrection by the driver, rollover or collision with another vehicle.
- Defective tires: Defects in tires could involve manufacturing defects or design defects.
Damages in Tire Defect Cases
Those injured as a result of tire defect cases have a legal right to recover damages for their losses and suffering. Damages that can be recovered include:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of wages
- Lost income or loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
- Wrongful death
If you suspect that tire failure caused your accident and injury, you may have a valid legal claim against the manufacturer or distributor of the tire. The Chicago auto product liability attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm have significant knowledge about auto accidents and tire defects. We have represented the rights of consumers for more than three decades. Please call us for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.