Tires of Terror
When discussing automobile safety, many things come to mind. Airbags, seatbelts, and other carefully developed safety features are often a significant factor in influencing one’s decision to purchase a vehicle.
Staying on top of proper brake maintenance is another way that conscientious drivers and car owners attempt to protect their investment and the health and well being of themselves and other drivers. In addition to these mechanical features, motorists can exercise care and caution in the operation of their automobiles.
Yet even the most conscientious owner and driver cannot anticipate the catastrophe caused by a tire defect. While a driver can ensure that tires are properly inflated and can monitor the overall condition of a tire, it is virtually impossible to detect the design and manufacturing flaws that can lead to horrible crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident caused by a defective tire, contact the Chicago product liability attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200.
What Can Go Wrong
Several years ago, there was a series of rollover accidents caused by the separation of tire treads in sport utility vehicles. Firestone tires that were installed on the Ford Explorer exhibited an alarmingly high failure rate that led to a surge in public awareness and a massive recall. The separation of the treads caused the tire to come completely apart.
When this occurred at normal driving speeds, it made controlling the vehicle impossible and was the main cause of rollover crashes that were responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Although the tires involved in those crashes were taken off the market, the threat of tire defects extends beyond a single manufacturer, and it is something about which one should be wary when purchasing new tires.
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The severity of a crash caused by a tire defect is indisputable. If a negligent tire manufacturer endangered your life, contact the Chicago tire defect attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200.