If you have followed the news about SUV rollover accidents in the last ten years, you know that tire defects often play a central role. It wasn't long ago that Bridgestone and Firestone were compelled to recall a number of their most popular tire models due to what is knows as "tread separation." This major tire defect meant tires had a tendency to fail catastrophically at high speeds, rendering many cars and trucks immediately uncontrollable. The result: roof crush accidents, rollovers and an explosion in fatalities.

Tire Defects: The Problem Continues

Unfortunately, the manufacturers still continue to produce tires of suspect quality. Tread separation remains a problem here in Chicago and across the country, and you no longer need to drive a massive SUV to suffer the consequences. Normal wear on tires can cause them to explode or lose their tread in an instant, and today more than 10,000 people continue to suffer injuries in this way each year, including traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, broken bones and traumatic amputation. Needless to say, auto accidents such as these are preventable, and they are caused by a defective product.

Defective Rims

Sadly, tires do not need to be in motion for a major accident to occur. These days, the manufacture of rims that contain a number of moving parts can contribute to explosions when placed under pressure, especially if that tire is being changed by anything less than a skilled technician. Explosions from defective tires and rims, even at rest, can lead to major facial lacerations, blindness and brain injury, leaving victims unable to seek or maintain the kind of vocation they once did.

Let Us Help

The Law Offices of Joseph Klest have long been in the business of helping the victims of defective auto products. Whether the problem is an airbag defect, a tire defect or an issue with a seat belt, we offer unsurpassed expertise in mounting effective litigation on your behalf. We work on commission here, so you never have to worry about an attorney's fee - we take a percentage of the winnings we earn for you. If you want to learn more, please contact us at 888-694-0245 or through the contact form today.