Tire Defect Accidents in Los Angeles

Tire defect accidents in Los Angeles became common knowledge when passengers of Ford Explorers were being seriously injured because of the Firestone tires which came standard with the vehicle.  While these tire defects were very serious, there are different types of tire defects amongst various types of tires, such as design defects, production defects and improper tire repairs which can and have resulted in car rollovers and collisions.

It has been determined that nearly 8,000 auto accidents in the United States are caused by defective tires.  One type of tire defect which may require an auto accident attorney, is tire tread separation.  When the tread separates from wear and heat, it can generally cause a tire blowout which may result in the driver loosing control of the vehicle where an auto accident on congested Los Angeles roads are likely to occur.

Another type of tire defect which could cause an accident are tire debeading.  This tire defect occurs when a portion or the whole tire separates from the rim permitting all of air in the tire to immediately escape.  This type of auto accident generally occurs when the tires are under inflated during hard turns.  It should also be noted that motor vehicles involved in rollovers generally have at least one tire which has been debeaded.

The tires may also be improperly rated for travel on highways.  If the tires are improperly tested and marked, people may drive their car over the posted speed limit to pass another vehicle which could cause the tire to blow, resulting in an accident.  Additionally, some tire manufacturers have begun to create oversized tires for sport utility vehicles, some of which are low-profile, where they are very close to the rim of the car.  These larger tires further raise the center of gravity of these vehicles making it even more likely for a car or truck rollover accident.

Consult our Los Angeles defective tire attorneys about your auto accident, and we will work with you to help you receive the compensation you deserve.  Speak with a lawyer today at 800-715-4489.