NJ Detreading Accident Lawyers
According to the National Automotive Sampling System-Crashworthiness Data System (NASS-CDS) blowouts and flat tires are associated with thousands of tow-away crashes every year.The latest yearly government statistics show an estimated 414 people killed and 10,275 injured in these crashes, 49 percent of which were rollovers during pickup truck, sport utility vehicle (SUV) and van accidents. Many of these accidents can be attributed to defective tires. Millions of defective tires have been recalled in recent years by tire manufacturers, including, among others, Firestone, Bridgestone, Dunlop and Michelin.
Victims who sustain harm or financial losses due to defective tires may be able to reach a settlement with those responsible — or receive compensation in the form of a court award to reimburse accident-related expenses and other damages.
Defective Tires Compensation
We are defective tires attorneys who work diligently to earn compensatory and punitive damages for our clients. Juries and insurance companies award compensatory damages in order to reimburse victims for accident-related expenses. These can include medical expenses, lost income, lost prospects, and physical and psychological pain. Compensatory damages are usually determined by a formula, with the extent of injuries and recovery times considered.
Punitive damages are intended to punish the parties at fault and deter them from additional wrongdoing. They are also meant to dissuade others from making similar errors. The amount of punitive damages are often large, we are familiar with tire blowout/ detreading accidents and can help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
Tire Defects and Strict Automotive Product Liability Law
Defective tires and other defective automotive products are handled under strict product liability laws. Unlike other tort cases, product liability cases do not require the victim to prove negligence in order to receive compensation. Instead, victims must simply demonstrate that the tire defect was "unreasonably dangerous" and caused harm.Design flaws, errors made during the manufacture or installation of tires or insufficient warnings or directions can all be grounds for a defective tire lawsuit.
To prove harm done, a personal injury must be directly linked to the tire-related accident. Because so many tire-related crashes end in vehicle rollovers, injuries are often severe. Among others, they may include:
- Broken bones
- Amputation
- Head and neck injuries (including traumatic brain injuries)
- Spinal cord injuries (paralysis)
- Road abrasions
- Death
- Speak With Experienced Tire Blowout Attorney
If you have been injured due to a tire blowout, you should talk to an attorney. Tire blowouts can result in serious injuries and vehicle damage, and you may be owed money if the issue is determined to be the fault of someone else. For example, if you paid someone to rotate the tires or check the pressure, they may be liable for the accident costs or if the tire was defective to begin with. A lawyer can help determine whether someone else is at-fault and help you receive compensation.