Defective Tires

Injuries Caused By Defective Tires

Tires are a vehicle’s number one source of stability, traction, and control on the road. If a car’s tires cannot grip the road sufficiently, the vehicle can very easily careen off the road and cause a collision.

Defective tires can cause an accident due to:

• Blowouts
• Tread separation
• Cheap or shoddy construction
• Overused tires
• Poor traction or tread design
• Overinflation or underinflation
• Weak outer tire structure
• Inability to grip road in weather

The leading cause of tire-related auto accidents is tire blowout, which can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle and crash. Though tire blowouts can be caused by debris, weather, or natural wear and tear, they can also be the result of preventable manufacturing defects. If the product designer or manufacturer is to blame, we can help you take legal action against them.

Tread Separation

The most common cause of tire blowout is tread separation, which occurs when there is insufficient bonding that causes the treads to slowly separate. This is caused by shoddy, careless tire construction and is something that can easily be prevented if care is taken to ensure quality tire craftsmanship.

Over time, the treads on a poorly made tire will separate more and more. If the treads on a tire pull apart while a vehicle is in motion, the tire can burst, causing a nasty blowout. Most tread issues can be traced back to a manufacturing defect.

Cheap Construction

As mentioned before, many auto and tire manufacturers prefer to obtain cheap parts made from overseas shops, which are not run with the same quality standards that U.S. manufacturers maintain. Many tires sold in the U.S. are created in South America or China because it saves the company money on labor costs.

Since these tire construction companies employ substandard practice conditions, the product itself is frequently substandard as well. It’s true that you get what you pay for. Too often, foreign companies cut corners to get their shipments done, and they rarely if ever put the same effort into safety features.

Due to the substandard craftsmanship and apathy toward safety, these foreign-made tires are often defective and can lead to injury-causing blowouts.

Used Tires

Just because a tire or set of tires was purchased used, does not mean a defective tire case is not possible in the event of an auto accident. Even used tires must meet a certain safety standard if purchased in the US.

Companies that sell these tires are obligated to ensure a reasonable amount of safety in their product and to inspect any and all used tires for signs of defect. Even in the case that a set of used tires fails on the road and causes an accident, the original manufacturer or the shop that sold them may still be liable.

Poor Traction Or Tread Design

If a car accident is caused by defective tires but a blowout was not involved, the car likely lost control and slipped off the road due to defective or ineffective tire tread design. The purpose of treads is to provide optimum grip regardless of speed, if operated safely and responsibly.

If a vehicle tends to slip or slide on the road, even during normally safe driving conditions, the vehicle may have tires whose treads have worn away or were poorly designed to begin with. In the event the tire is mostly new and should still maintain reasonable traction on the road, the manufacturer may be at fault if there is an accident.

Call Jamie Casino Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one suffered an injury caused by a faulty tire, you may be entitled to compensation. Our team at Jamie Casino Injury Attorneys can help you pinpoint who is liable for the accident and the tire defect. From there, we’ll build a strong case and bring down the corporation who is responsible for your injuries.

Give us a call at (912) 809-5335 today to get started.