Was Your Florida Accident Caused by a Defective Tire?

Tire recalls are a serious matter, and families in Florida and across the country need to be aware of these recalls to protect themselves. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that the agency recalled more than 60 million tires since its inception. These defective tires can cause car crashes and serious injuries. Although... Read More

Rollover accidents are some of the least common accidents on American roads, and some of the most devastating. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollover accidents comprise three percent of the total vehicle crashes that occur across the country every year, but constitute as many as 31 percent of vehicle occupant fatalities,... Read More

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... Read More

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

The tires on a vehicle are one of its most important parts and are responsible for keeping drivers safe and secure. However, tires are not cheap, nor are they necessarily environmentally friendly. In fact, the energy and materials required to manufacture tires costs thousands of dollars and causes damage to the environment. In an effort... Read More

Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting process, but it’s one that requires a lot of work and research, too, especially when the vehicle you’re purchasing is used. If you’re considering buying a used car, one thing that is absolutely critical to assess is the car’s tires. When tires aren’t in good shape, they can be... Read More

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) have both recently issued recalls for defective tires. Kumho tires have been recalled recently for tire tread separation, and Cooper Tire recalled tires for a similar problem: tire belt separation. Both are tire defects that can lead to serious car accidents. Kumho... 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

Tire tread separation occurs when the belts on the tire tear. Some common causes of tire tread separation include: Manufacturer and tire design defects Over-inflation/under-inflation of the tire Excessive wear and tear Damage to the tire Improper repair of a flat tire Unsafe and substandard tires What Happens When the Tire Tread Separates? When a... 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

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

People in Florida constantly cross paths with alligators, and we are not just referring to animals. In fact, road alligators are often in the middle of the roadway and on the side of the highway. So, what are we talking about? A rubber on the road is known as a “road alligator” because of its... Read More