The victims of car accidents who are injured due to negligence can sue for compensation. Accidents can occur for many reasons. However, many of the most catastrophic accidents are caused by automobiles that have been manufactured or designed in a way that is unsafe or defective. This includes defective tires.
Our legal team is ready to help you if you or someone close to you has been injured in a crash you think was caused by faulty tires. We will review your case for free and determine if a defect or defects contributed to the accident. Our Florida personal injury attorneys have over 220 combined years of experience and the depth of knowledge needed to win these cases.
How to Build an Effective Tire Case
The product liability laws require that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers provide safe products to consumers that do not expose them to unreasonable risks. We focus on key elements to ensure a successful outcome when investigating tire defects, crafting claims, and highlighting the liability and negligence of auto product makers or other responsible parties for providing consumers with defective tires. These include:
- Proving that a tire is faulty– Successful tire defect claims depend on the ability of your attorney to prove your tire’s defects and unreasonable danger. You may need to prove that the tire was unsafe due to a defect in its manufacturing, design, or distribution. You will need to prove that the failure(s), which caused or contributed to your accident, were due to a failure in manufacturing, design, distribution, warnings, or some other aspect of the tire.
- Evidence of tire defects– It is important to preserve both the tire and the vehicle that was on it at the time the failure occurred. Police reports can indicate that a blowout tire or other tire problems have occurred. If a report by the police mentions this, you should still collect and keep any evidence that relates to tire failure. Take pictures of the vehicle, the scene, and the accident if you can. You will want to save the remains of the tire if you can. Experts can then investigate the matter and determine if the tire was manufactured or designed incorrectly, or if a negligent installation or service was performed. It is also helpful to take note of the model and make of the tire in order to determine whether the product has been recalled or if it was not properly installed or serviced.
- Who is responsible? The unique facts of your case will often determine who is at fault for a defective rubber tire. If the failure of a tire is caused by mistakes or shortcuts made during the design phase or manufacture, the tire manufacturer may be liable for the damages. Tire sellers, service centers, and auto dealers who knew about or should have been aware of dangerous tires are also possible liable parties. At-fault parties often try to avoid responsibility by paying victims as little money as possible, especially if it is a large company with many resources. Working with an experienced attorney is essential.
- Hire attorneys with experience. Working with attorneys with extensive experience in tire failure accidents, connections to experts, and resources to equalize the playing field for victims and corporations can make a huge difference to your case. Our firm has built a solid reputation over the years for successfully handling tire failure cases. This includes case outcomes against the world’s largest tire manufacturers. Our notable results include a $32,000,000 jury verdict for a trucker who was injured by a defectively made tire, and an $11,000,000 recovery on behalf of a client who suffered catastrophic injuries due to a blowout tire.
We encourage you to contact our team immediately after an accident to discuss your tire defect case. We will review your case and guide you through these difficult times during a no-obligation consultation. We can investigate immediately, preserve evidence, and use the necessary resources to determine if a defective tire was the cause of your accident. If so, we will seek justice for your family and you for the damages that you have suffered. Call us to discuss your case.
https://wleeclark.com/ is a dedicated law firm based in Lakewood Ranch, FL. They specialize in personal injury cases, slip and fall injuries, mass torts, defective product claims, tobacco and vaping-related cases, and wrongful death cases across Florida. With years of experience and a client-first approach, the firm proudly serves clients in Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. Whether you’ve been hurt by a defective product or are seeking justice for the wrongful death of a loved one, W. Lee Clark & Associates offers the guidance and legal representation you need to protect your rights and seek compensation. Schedule your consultation today!