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Tires are one of the most critical components of vehicle safety. When a tire blows out or the tread separates, the outcome can be catastrophic. What many people don’t realize is that tires often fail because of a defect, age, or other factor. If you’ve been hurt in an accident that involved tire failure, you owe it to yourself and your family to get to the bottom of what caused the event. An experienced lawyer will help you to review your case, to help you determine the cause of the tire failure, and your best course of action. In some cases the tire manufacturer, tire retailer, or dealer can be held liable for damages allowing you to obtain compensation for your injuries. Contact Chalik and Chalik today one of our knowledgeable lawyers will be able to answer your questions and advise you on your legal options.
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Taking Legal Action Following a Defective Tire Accident Defective tire accidents often give rise to personal injury lawsuits that use the legal theory of strict product liability. The theory holds that manufacturers are liable for their products even if they showed reasonable care in making the product. Plaintiffs don’t have to show the manufacturer was negligent. To collect compensation for their damages, plaintiffs...
New Tire Tread Separation When purchasing a new set of tires, consumers typically assume they will get a high-quality product that is free from manufacturing or design defects and that will ensure their safety while driving on the road. And in most cases, the tires perform well and do so without leading to accidents. Unfortunately though, some new tires,...
Collecting Damages after a Defective Tire Accident 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...
How to Check if Your Tires are Recalled If you own a vehicle, staying up-to-date on recall information about your vehicle is important for your safety and the safety of others. For information on how to check if your tires have been recalled, refer to the following. What is tire recall? A defective tire recall is an order that’s issued by a tire...
Causes of Ozone Cracking We all notice when a new line appears on our face due to aging, but not everyone notices when their tires start getting lines or cracks from age or from other elements. When this happens, it is possible that ozone cracking in tires has occurred. There are three main causes of ozone cracking: Defects in...
Peeled Cap on Radial and Bias Tires May Cause Accidents Peeled caps on radial and bias tires can cause blowouts and accidents. Often, the cause of a peeled cap is loss of adhesion of the cap from the tire casing during the retreading processes. If all of these terms sound a bit foreign to you, read on for an explanation of what a peeled cap is, why...