 Integral to the functioning of a vehicle are the tires it sits on. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are over 8,000 traffic accidents each year caused by Tire Blowoutss. Though some of these may be attributed to driver error, many are the result of a manufacturing or design defect.
What is a Tire Blowouts?
A Tire Blowouts, or tire shredding as it also known, occurs when a vehicle’s tires lose air rapidly, sometimes almost explosively, causing a loss of control over the vehicle.
What causes a Tire Blowouts?
Tire Blowoutss usually occur when there is tread separation. Tires are built with many different layers and when these ‘plies’ start separating from one another, tread separation occurs. This separation is often the result of poor design, misplacement of the overhead belts, or the tread and belt separations are poorly bonded to the components of the tire due to:
- Using old and out of date adhesives
- Incorrect temperatures and unclean manufacturing facilities
- Introduction of some contaminant such as rust, moisture, grease, or oxidation
The role of the manufacturers
Millions of tires have been recalled over the years because of defects in the manufacturing process. Some of these defects the manufacturers knew about for some time without warning the public. There are even some experts who claim that the tires produced in the United States are the worst in the world.
Perhaps what is most startling is that there is a new technology for tires that actually prevents tread separation from occurring, which has been around for a number of years. Does that mean your car is fitted with these new improved technology tires?
No, because manufacturers are reluctant to incorporate such tires because of the increased costs associated with production.
Tire Blowouts injuries and SUV’s
Driving in a less stable vehicle, such as an SUV, increases your chance of sustaining injuries related to Tire Blowouts. SUV’s tend to be narrower and taller and therefore less stable then a sedan. So when a Tire Blowouts does occur, SUV’s are much harder to control and the risk of rollovers is higher. Serious consequences can include:
- Death
- Traumatic brain injury
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
People are also at a greater risk of sustaining such injuries when traveling at higher speeds due to the difficulty of controlling the vehicle.
The lawyers at Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg and Jeck P.C. have extensive knowledge and experience in handling cases involving Tire Blowouts injuries. If you or a loved one has ever suffered from a serious injury as a result of a Tire Blowouts, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer. Contact us now, toll free, for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options. (866) 569.3400 |
