Northern California Tire Recall Lawyers
Northern California Tire Recall
The northern California tire recall lawyers at Estey Bomberger have more than 70 years collective experience in tire recall litigation. We are seasoned advocates, ready to take on tire manufacturers who fail to design or produce a safe product. Tire recalls can affect millions of drivers and if not issued in a timely manner, can result in hundreds of motorists’ injuries or deaths. According to statistics on defective tires, more than 8,000 accidents happen each year because of tire failure.
If you have suffered an injury through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your physical, psychological and financial needs. Let one of our northern California product recall lawyers arrange to have your vehicle stored to preserve evidence and conduct a thorough investigation of the accident scene. We will also arrange for our team of experts in engineering, accident reconstruction and medicine to help analyze the accident, evidence and injuries. The right preparation of a case can affect a client’s settlement outcome. We pour every resource we have into preparing a case to ensure our clients receive the maximum settlement amount for medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Tire Recall – Tread Separation
Tread separation is one of the biggest issues facing the tire industry and one of the most common reasons for tire blowouts and loss of vehicle control. The manufacturing of steel-belted tires has provided consumers with a longer lasting tire, but not always a safe one. The breakdown of adhesion between the tread and steel belt can result in a tire that is unsafe to drive on. In 2002, tread separation was brought to the forefront after hundreds of lawsuits were filed against Bridgestone/Firestone for allegedly producing tires that were prone to separating. Approximately seven million defective Bridgestone/Firestone tires were recalled in what was one of the nation’s most famous tire recalls. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defective Bridgestone/Firestone tires led to hundreds of fatal accidents.
Who is Responsible for Tire Recalls?
The Office of Defects Investigation, a branch of the NHTSA, is responsible for investigating tire issues and complaints, and issuing tire recalls for defective tires. In some cases, the tire manufacturer will issue a voluntary tire recall to avoid potential lawsuits or brand tarnishing if they find a product is not up to standard. Because of government agency cutbacks, many tire recalls are issued after motorists have lost their lives or suffered serious injuries. When a victim is harmed or killed by a defective tire, the tire manufacturer may be financially liable.
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If you have been thinking about taking legal action, act today. Waiting to contact one of our northern California auto product liability attorneys could jeopardize your opportunity to obtain compensation and justice. You may have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit per California’s statute of limitations. For more information on the law firm of Estey Bomberger, and for a free, private consultation where you can learn the statute of limitations that apply to your case, call (800) 890-6722. Your phone call is important to us and you can trust you will be treated with the utmost care and compassion.