Tire Accident Defects Causing Wrongful Death

When a tire blows out at high speed, your car may swerve, cross lanes, or collide with another car. Deaths and severe injuries are frequently brought on by tire failure. Sometimes, a defective tire that results in accidents and fatalities may be the fault of the tire manufacturer or another party. Our California tire accident attorneys know the devastation such instances may cause. Defective tires that separate or blow out have a long history in the auto and tire manufacturing industries. You might not know you use hazardous tires due to a broken recall system.

The Most Common Defects that Lead to a Tire Accident

The following are the most prevalent tire flaws:

• Separation of treads
• Manufacturing flaws
• Tires that appear to be new but are actually worn
• Insufficient puncture repair
• Failure to Retread
• Tires that are inappropriate for the vehicle
• Steel belt and tread separation due to the difficulty of connecting steel to rubber
• Tires manufactured without suitable separation prevention design features
• Damaged tires

These flaws pose varied degrees of risk. For example, separating rubber and metal might result in a blowout, which can cause a dangerous loss of control, especially at high speeds.

Who Can Be Responsible For a Defective Tire Accident?

Generally, vehicle owners and workshops that do state inspections are responsible for inspecting their tires. Tire manufacturers are accountable for fatalities and injuries due to product liability litigation in high-profile incidents. Parties held liable for tire failures that result in severe or fatal accidents include:

• The Driver

Many motorists neglect to inspect, maintain, and rotate their tires. Tires frequently rot or become under-inflated. Therefore, most tires are labeled with the miles they may be driven safely on. Drivers frequently disregard the labeling.

• A Bus or Trucking Company

A trucking company or bus operator is responsible for maintaining its fleet. Both trucking businesses and bus companies are responsible for fleet maintenance and should have strict protocols to examine and maintain tires.

• A Tire Manufacturing Company

A design may be defective, or substandard manufacturing may indicate that the design was not followed.

• An Auto Service and Repair Facility

Repair shops may install tires poorly or fail to see flaws during service or inspection. For example, you may sue the car shop for negligence.

What Damages Can a Surviving Family Member Recover in a Wrongful Death Case?

In tire defect claims, recoverable damages include:

• Hospital expenses
• Medical expenses.
• Lost earnings
• Distress and suffering
• Property damage
• The loss of consortium of a spouse
• Lost financial and emotional support
• Costs of burial and funeral expenses

In addition to bringing you the money and closure you need after your accident, a successful lawsuit against a tire manufacturer also draws attention to a product that shouldn't be sold. Also, a judge may instruct a manufacturer to implement a tire recall or issue a consumer warning, potentially saving lives.

Hire Experienced California Wrongful Death Attorneys

Manufacturers of tires for vehicles, trucks, buses, and motorbikes have a legal obligation to create and market safe products and to notify motorists of known flaws. Recent recalls have shown that tire manufacturers are reluctant to identify flaws and hazards in their products. Regrettably, many defective tires due to the recall remain on the road because drivers were not notified of the recall. The consequences are frequently severe when tires fail due to a design or manufacturing flaw. Drivers, passengers, and other motorists may pay with their lives. The manufacturers must be responsible for causing death. Our experienced wrongful death lawyers at Kaass Law will help you to recover damages. So, call us now at (310) 943-1171. To see our other services, click on this link.