Defective Product Lawyers - Tire Defects
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
Defective tires and tire treads have impacted millions of Americans, including many residents of the Phoenix, Arizona area. In 2000, Bridgestone/Firestone and the Ford Motor Company recalled 14.4 million defective tires, many of which were sold with new Ford Explorer SUVs. This added to the dangers of driving a vehicle already prone to deadly rollover accidents.
Most defective tires have tread design flaws that cause the tread to separate (detread) from the sides of the tire while the car is in motion.
This separation causes the tire to unexpectedly shred and blowout, which can cause drivers to lose control of the car - especially if they are driving a high-centered SUV. In these cases, even a tire blowout at low speeds can lead to a fatal rollover accident.
Who’s Liable for Tire Defects?
If a defective tire causes you or a loved one catastrophic injury or wrongful death, any of the following entities could be held accountable in court:
- The tire manufacturer
- The tire distributor
- A retailer, wholesaler or reseller
Liability will depend on whether the tire was defective due to a design flaw or a manufacturing flaw, or whether a tire dealer knowingly sold you a defective tire.
If You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Tire
If you suspect that a recent injury-inducing or fatal crash was due to a defective tire you should contact the defective product lawyers of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. We have access to tire experts who can conduct a thorough investigation of the accident and determine whether defective tires were a cause.
If we can prove your injury was caused by a defective tire, you may be entitled to collect damages for:
- Bodily injuries
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Pain, suffering, disability, disfigurement and emotional distress
- Punitive damages (in some cases)
- Loss of relationship
If you have been injured because of defective tires, whether it was in Arizona or elsewhere, please contact our Phoenix office to get things started. In a free consultation, we will listen and ask questions, and begin to gather information for your defective product case.
