Tire and Automobile Defects Cause Accidents
Houston Auto Accident Injury Attorneys
In 2001 67 fatal accidents occurred in Texas due to defective tires. Although Firestone
recalled many of it’s defective tires, more than half (67%) of the complaints received
by the NHTSA involved tires not included in the recall. Several tire manufacturers
have been shown to have used faulty manufacturing processes and inferior adhesives.
Houston auto accident injury attorneys are experienced in dealing with tire tread
separation and blow outs. Contact a Houston auto accident injury attorney today
to discuss your case.
The publicity of the Bridgestone /Firestone fiasco several years ago made many people
aware of the dangers of defective tires. Tire tread can separate, or blow out causing
certain vehicles such as SUV’s to rollover or lose control causing serious accidents.
What many do not know is that several tire manufacturers are guilty of making these
same types of defective tires. Houston auto accident injury attorneys can help you
determine the fault of the manufacturer in tire defect cases. At Carabin and Shaw
PC, we look at several factors in tire defect cases, such as proper adhesion techniques
of the manufacturer, foreign objects in the tire, and the inclusion of an extra
nylon safety belt in the tire to help prevent tread separation. If you or someone
you love has been in an accident due to a blow out or tire defect you need the help
of skilled Houston auto accident injury attorneys. The attorneys at Carabin &
Shaw, PC are experienced in all aspects of tire defect and product liability cases.
Contact our offices today to discuss your situation.
Tires are not the only areas of product liability in motor vehicles. Manufacturers
are responsible for the safety performance of their vehicles even if they claim
they have taken the necessary steps to assure safety. With the guidance of skilled
Houston auto accident injury attorneys manufacturer liability can be determined
for your case. In product liability cases the claimant need not prove the carelessness
of the manufacturer rather only the faultiness of the product in question. Three
conditions must exist to prove the liability of the manufacturer for the accident:
- An unreasonably dangerous defect in the vehicle caused injury to you as a passenger
or driver.
- The defect caused injury to you while the vehicle was being used in a way that it
was intended to be used.
- The vehicle has not been substantially altered from its original condition when
sold.
Houston auto accident injury attorneys will look at these three areas in you case
to determine if you have the right to a motor vehicle defect claim. The attorneys
at Carabin & Shaw are experienced in tire defect and motor vehicle defect claims.
Call our offices today to discuss your case. We work on a contingent fee basis,
which means you don’t pay unless we resolve your case. Email us immediately.