Dallas, Texas Car Wrecks Caused by Defective Tire Blowouts

Dallas, Texas Car Wrecks Caused by Defective Tire Blowouts

As Dallas-Fort Worth motor vehicle defect lawyers, Greg Marks and Michael Guajardo have handled a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death claims stemming from car accidents caused by faulty vehicle equipment. As a driver or passenger, you put your trust in the vehicle manufacturer that the design and construction of your car, truck or motorcycle was thoroughly tested in order to ensure it was safe. On many occasions, however, that is not the case. Even if one small piece of equipment malfunctions, it could mean a disastrous crash resulting in catastrophic injuries for all concerned.

Defective tires are a prime example of this. If there is a problem with just one of the tires on your car, the result could be a terrible single-vehicle wreck which leaves you horribly injured. If you don't have personal injury protection coverage on your auto insurance, then you have no choice but to pursue a personal injury claim against the tire manufacturer or else try to cover the expensive medical bills out of your own pocket. Bearing in mind that unpaid medical bills are the leading cause of bankruptcy in Texas, it is always a good idea to discuss the possibility of a claim with an experienced Dallas personal injury lawyer. Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli are all major companies that can afford to pay you the full and fair compensation you are entitled to under Texas law.

The most common car wreck scenarios caused by defective tires typically involve the tire loosing its tread, the rubber tire separating from the internal steel belt, or a tire blowout or explosion. A sudden loss of one wheel while driving can easily make the driver lose control of their vehicle, particularly when driving at highway speeds at or around 60 mph. Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are particularly at risk of being involved in fatal tire blowouts since they are notoriously top heavy. If an SUV was to suffer a defective tire accident, there is a high chance that the SUV would roll over, possibly ejecting the driver and passenger(s). As Dallas-Fort Worth motor vehicle defect lawyers, we know that rollover collisions often result in extremely severe injuries such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain damage, paralysis and even death. In such a crash, it is not uncommon to pursue a claim for compensation against the auto manufacturer, the tire manufacturer, and the tire distributor in a joint product liability claim.

If you or someone you love have been injured as a result of a defective tire accident or any other vehicle fault, it is important that you consult with an experienced Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury attorney who is experienced in handling such cases. Call Greg Marks and Michael Guajardo to discuss the specifics of your case to ensure that you are fully aware of your legal rights in order to have the best possible chance of recovering the full and fair damages which you are entitled to under Texas law. Call toll free at 877-290-1382.