Auto accidents from tire defects are more common than most people realize. Every year, more than 15,000 vehicle accidents are due to blowouts involving defective tires. Sometimes these accidents result from failure to replace worn out tires or to maintain proper tire pressure. However, all too often tire blowout accidents are caused by the defective manufacturing of the vehicle or use of substandard materials.
When tires blowout, it typically is due to the shredding of the tread layers. When investigations are conducted on car accidents that are believed to be due to tire defects, the investigators will inspect the steel and rubber in steel belted radials to determine if they are properly bonded together. If the bonding process fails, this creates a serious risk of car accidents caused by tire blowouts. A number of tire manufacturers have had their tires recalled because of tread separation due to design or manufacturing defects. When tread separation occurs it can cause the tire to blowout or make the vehicle very difficult to control.
Another issue that can cause tires to be defective is if the material used in the manufacturing process is contaminated with objects like sawdust, candy wrappers, and cigarette butts. If the size of the material does not match the size of the tire or if air is found between the layers of the tire, a blowout may result.
Tire and car accident lawyers have a legal obligation to produce tires that are free from defects that may cause injury to motorists. Businesses that manufacture and distribute tires may cut corners in the production process to increase profits. In recent years, there have been a number of defective product lawsuits in which tire manufacturers have been found to have produced defective tires that caused serious tire blowout accidents or accidents where drivers lost control of the vehicle. Rollover accidents can be particularly dangerous often resulting in roof crush injuries or vehicle ejections. When either situation occurs, the likelihood of catastrophic injuries or wrongful death is substantial.
Along with tire manufacturers, car makers can also be liable for car accidents caused by defective tires including tire blowout accidents. It is their duty to make sure that every part of the car is free of defects and safe to drive. The vehicle manufacturer may be liable even if the manufacturer claims that the car has been inspected and is in good condition.
If you or your loved ones are involved in a Mississippi car accident, the experienced Mississippi car accident lawyers at Barrett Law Office PLLC diligently pursue the rights of those who suffer injured caused by the negligence of others. If your Mississippi car accident was caused by a tire blowout, we can perform an investigation to see if it was due to defective tires. The Barrett Law Office PLLC has roots that date back over 75 years providing diligent and compassionate legal representation to Mississippi auto accident victims. Call us today for a free initial case evaluation at (662) 834-2376.