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Arizona Defective Tires Lawyers
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, defective tires may be responsible for upwards of several thousand deaths on U.S. roadways every year -- as well as an untold number of injuries and inconveniences. In many cases, the role of defective tires in exacerbating or causing car accidents may go completely undetected, so these statistics may actually mask/undersell the problem.
One issue is that there are at least 2,000 major tire lines in use on U.S. roads today. Although companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and Bridgestone issue recalls regularly to eliminate defective or potentially defective tires from the roads, the system is simply too complex to function effectively. As a result, millions of bad or potentially bad tires continue to be used. To get perspective on this auto product liability problem, consider that several years ago, the Firestone and Bridgestone tire companies collectively had to recall more than 15 million of their tires due to severe and dangerous defects.
What makes a tire defective or potentially dangerous?
Age -- In general, tires that are more than 5 years to 7 years old are at higher risk for blowouts, punctures, and tears. Some tires are designed to last longer than others, however, so always read warning labels, and talk to your mechanic if you're ever in doubt about your tires' road viability.
Separation of the treads -- Tires which lose all or part of their road grip can imperil drivers during quick turns or other emergency maneuvers.
Potential for blowouts or explosions -- Tires which fail catastrophically can cause cars to veer off their trajectory and also cause damage to other components of the vehicle.
Problems with tire rims, air pump systems, et cetera -- Modern auto, truck, and bike tires are complex pneumatic systems. If the architecture or the basic structure of a tire fails or suffers from poor design, problems can easily and quickly erupt.
If you believe that a defective tire or rim might have been responsible or partially responsible for your motor vehicle accident, you'll likely need legal assistance to figure out options for compensation. Get in touch with one of Phoenix's most dedicated and decorated Arizona personal injury law firms, Breyer Law Offices. For nearly a decade-and-a-half, we've served the Phoenix metro area and provided exemplary customized client service, contingency representation, and 24/7 emergency assistance to clients. Call us now to schedule a free consultation regarding your tire matter at 602-978-6400. Spanish speakers may dial 602-222-8787. We also invite you to peruse ProductLiabilityLawyersArizona.com to learn about nuances of product liability law.
