How a Florida defective tire attorney can help you

The Continental Tire company’s General brand line of tires have been in the midst of an extensive recall for over a decade now. We have already mentioned their negligence in offering defective products in an earlier post on Continental tire recalls. Since 2002, their General tire products have been popping up in news stories for... Read More

While there are many counterfeit products that consumers might come across, ranging from clothing to handbags to watches and more, counterfeit tires are an unexpected development. The following reviews a scary report of the discovery of counterfeit tires, and what you should do as a consumer when purchasing tires.             ... Read More

In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced several recalls for tires. From tread separation to incorrect markings, tires were recalled for a variety of problems in 2014. Dynamic Tire Towmax STR Dynamic Tire Corporation recalled 17,369 tires because of inaccurate load capacity and inflation pressure information markings. Misleading information could increase the... Read More

If defective tires cause an accident, Hollywood drivers have a right to pursue legal claims against the tire manufacturer for the harm they suffer in the accident. Drivers must establish that a product was defective and that the defect caused their accident and resultant injuries. Defective Tire Accidents and Investigations Generally, when a tire fails... Read More

Defective tires have been the cause of numerous injurious and fatal accidents throughout the country. And in order to prevent these accidents, tire manufacturers often initiate recalls for tires that have known defects. According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 46 million tires recalled since 1966. Unfortunately... Read More

Tires are one of the most important components of a vehicle and can improve or decrease the overall safety of a vehicle. Having tires on a vehicle that are designed and manufactured in an effective, safety-minded manner is paramount in ensuring motorists’ overall security and protection. Unfortunately, there are thousands of tires on the road... Read More

A tread separation accident occurs when the tread, or part of the tire that makes contact with the road, comes apart from the body of a tire and causes a car accident. Tread separation often leads to the inability to control your vehicle. Losing control of a vehicle especially on busy highway roads can be... Read More

To receive compensation if your defective tire was recalled, you can request a refund from the manufacturer. However, in most cases, consumers with defective tires will receive a replacement, free of charge. If you replaced your tire before the manufacturer announced the recall, you may be able to demand reimbursement for both the tire cost... Read More

In order to ensure that one is notified of a recall, it is recommended that consumers register with the manufacturer at the time at which they purchase tires. Thus, in the event of a recall, the manufacturer will be in possession of the consumer’s contact information. Alternatively, one can subscribe to the email alert service... Read More

The age of a tire can pose a greater risk in a tire tread separation accident. Over time, the treading on a tire wears down and is more likely to separate from the body. This does not mean that all tire tread separation accidents result from older tires. Tread separation accidents can arise from many... Read More

Tread separation is one of the most likely causes of a tire failure that leads to an accident. Tread separation occurs when the tread of the tire separates from the casing or body of the tire. When a tread separation occurs, a dangerous outcome is possible. A tread separation can cause you to lose control... Read More

Florida residents should be more concerned with tire tread separation than other states for a few reasons: Florida is not subject to icy or snow-filled roads. Instead, it has consistently warm weather. Warm weather can affect your tires by expanding the air inside of the tire. The fluctuating air levels can lead to the tire’s... Read More