When tires fail it can cause a serious accident. This can lead to permanent injury or even death. Not only does a faulty tire place the occupants of that vehicle in jeopardy it also places every other driver and passenger on the road at equal risk.

As a defective tire law firm we investigate and seek compensation for individuals and families who suffered as a result of a faulty or defective tire. Those injured by defective tires are entitled to be compensated for their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and permanent impairments. Accidents that result in death are also treated as  wrongful death cases with additional damages for funeral expenses, survivor's loss and lifetime lost wages.

Potential faulty tire claims may involve:

Tires improperly mounted on a vehicle
Improper retreads
Recalled Tires
Driving on a spare tire
Manufacturing defects
Older tires included with vehicles sold by a used car dealer
"New" tires that are several years old and sold by a new tire dealer

Claims for injuries resulting from a defective tire may be made against tire manufactures, tire dealers, auto mechanics, body shops or new or used car dealers.

Dangerous Expired Tires

Many times it is difficult or impossible to tell exactly how old a passenger vehicle or truck tire is. Although all tire manufacturers advise not using tires over a certain age there are currently very few regulations in place to prevent dealers and tire shops from selling old tires. Even "new" tires may have been deteriorating in a warehouse for years prior to being installed. You can't always look at a tire and tell if it is 6 months or 6 years old - even a reputable new tire dealer may be supplied by several year old tires from their supplier. This is a serious problem that is not currently well known by most members of the driving public.

Defective Tire Recalls

Although tire defects made national news several years ago they are still a national concern. There are thousands of defective tires traveling the roadways of South Carolina - each of them a serious accident waiting to happen. Allegations of defective tires may be investigated by the Federal government and published recall notices are issued as new defective tires are discovered.

Contact a Defective Tire Attorney About Your Case

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving a faulty tire or a tire blow out you can contact faulty tire attorney James Snell at (803) 359-3301 or through his 24 hour call center at 1-866-252-5789. There is no charge to have your accident or faulty tire case evaluated by our office. As necessary we are able to consult with automotive and tire engineers, accident reconstruction experts and investigators to determine the facts of any serious tire claim.