Tire Blowouts and Other Motor Vehicle Defects
Corpus Christi Injury Lawyers
Accidents resulting from defective vehicles account for more than 3% of all fatal
accidents in Texas each year. Unreasonably dangerous defects in motor vehicles can
cause serious injury to the driver, passenger or other automobiles you may collide
with due to the defect. Under normal use a vehicle is expected to be reasonably
safe from defects. The lawyers are Carabin & Shaw can help you determine if a dangerous
defect was the cause of your motor vehicle accident. Call us today if you feel you
may have a product liability claim.
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. Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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
Corpus Christi 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.
Corpus Christi 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. Use the form on the
right to send us an email.