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What Some Jury Members and Clients
-Michael G., Former Client
-Veronica A., Former Client
"Thank you very much for all the work that you did on our behalf. I really appreciate everything that you all did, as well as your professionalism and the timely manner in which you got things done.
Also, please give our thanks to your staff who were so helpful when we had questions! If we have need of your services or if we know anyone else who does anytime in the future, we will certainly give you a call! Thank you again for everything."
"A little over two years ago I received a telephone call that all parents dread to hear. The person on the other line simply said, “Your daughter has been in an accident”. Well here I was 1500 miles away from her , trying to absorb the rest of the conversation, trying to stay focused enough to get the details. Shortly after I arrived in Texas my lovely daughter of 38 years passed away from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
I won’t continue this story, however what I will say is, when things calmed down a little, I knew I must become a voice for my daughter. Though a chain of events our family was introduced to the Ammons Law Firm of Houston, Texas.
From the first initial contact with Mr. Robert Ammons and his staff, I hung up the telephone feeling as if I and my family were in good hands. We had constant contact from Ohio to Texas via the telephone and the computer for two years. The staff made all the arrangements anytime I had to fly to Texas and made sure I had comfortable accommodations while I was there.
My family and I were kept abreast of the progress for our case on a regular basis. Anytime I had any questions, the staff was polite, informative, and punctual with the answers.
I am very satisfied with the level of concern and commitment Mr. Ammons and his staff displayed from the beginning to the conclusion of our association.
I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone who might be seeking one.
Thank You Mr. Ammons and your staff."
This was my first case to be on a jury. I really connected to the attorneys and the family."
Bennett cares for the well being of my children and me, and is truly sincere. During the two years of my lawsuit and throughout the trial, Bennett was there to answer any questions or concerns I had. I am grateful for all of his hard work, advice, and support.
The Ammons Law Firm believed in my late husband and what I was fighting for. They brought out the truth, and brought justice to his name. The friendships that were made with the attorneys of the Ammons Law Firm will be life long. I could not have done this without them."
-Candee P., Former client
"I was totally happy with Rob Ammons and the lawyers at the Ammons Law Firm. Rob Ammons went the extra mile. I am beside myself. I feel so good with the settlement they obtained."
-Christopher R., Former Client
"Thank you for everything, this [incident] has been the worst thing that can ever happen to anyone. But thank God we have a great support system. Again thank you sooo much from the bottom of our hearts."
-Monica S., Former Client
-Teressa H., Jury member
How Old Are Your Tires?
Print pageWith the summer months upon us one of the main concerns drivers should have is for their tires. When tires fail, the result can be devastating injury and even death. The most common results of a high speed tire failure include rollovers , collisions, loss of vehicle control and post collision fires.
Tires can fail for a vast number of reasons including:
- Uneven tire tread wear
- Age
- No printed expiration dates
- Heat
- Manufacturer defects
Checking for Uneven Tire Tread Wear
Tires are built with wear bars (flat spots) that can be found in the tread grooves. These wear bars are there to visually indicate wear. If the tire tread is worn down so the flat spots are flush with the surrounding tread, this indicates the tire is worn out and should be immediately replaced. If cords are showing through the rubber, the tire is not only unsafe to drive on but most likely on the verge of failure. If a tire has bulges, deep cracks or the tread is separating from the casing this can also indicate impending failure.
Tread wear is most easily measured by using a penny. Place the penny with Lincoln's head upside down in a groove between the treads. If you can't see the top of Lincoln's lead, the tire is okay and still has some wear left in it. If the top of Lincoln's head is flush with the tread, the tread depth is 2/32-inch (1.6mm) or less, indicating the tire is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Some experts now say the same test should now be done with a quarter. If the top of Washington's head is flush with the tread when you place a quarter upside down in a groove, the tread depth is 4/32-inch (3.2mm). Though the tire still has some tread wear left, braking, traction and handling are significantly reduced compared to a tire with more tread on it.
Because of this, many experts now recommend replacing tires when the tread depth is worn down to 4/32-inch or less.
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Tire Expiration Dates
The Rubber Manufacturers Association , explains tire expiration dates may be hard to determine because there are numerous factors that can affect tire aging.
Many tire experts believe printed tire expiration dates would be worthwhile. Tire manufacturers worry consumers won't pay any attention to an expiration warning anyway and would not replace old tires with new ones. The concern among industry insuders is that people may think the tire industry is trying to pressure the public into buying more tires by stamping an expiration date on them.
Tire makers say expiration dates would complicate their distribution systems because new tires often sit on shelves for two years or more. Tire industry manufacterers say tires vary in chemical makeup, so one expiration date would not fit all tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says additional research is needed to come up with an appropriate aging test for tires.
Translating Tire Date CodesWhat's the best way to determine the age of the tires on your vehicle? Look at the last group of digits in the DOT manufature code on the sidewall of your tire, these numbers indicate the date of manufacture. The number usually is stamped in a recessed rectangle. This DOT code indicates the tire manufacterer, the tire's date of manufacture and place of origin. The last group of digits in the code is the date code that tells when the tire was made.
Before 2000, the date code had three digits. Since 2000, it has had four. The first two digits are the week of the year (01 = the first week of January). The third digit (for tires made before 2000) is the year (1 = 1991). For most tires made after 2000, the third and fourth digits are the year (04 = 2004).
The date of manufacture is essential information for car owners and tire buyers because tires deteriorate even if they are not used. European automobile manufacturers recommend replacing ANY tire that is more than six (6) years old, including the spare tire. No such recommendations have yet been made by domestic vehicle manufacturers.
Back to News and Legal Resources
Rob Ammons is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, in addition to being Board Certified in Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Rob Ammons’ law practice, The Ammons Law Firm, is located in Houston, Texas. The Ammons Law Firm practice is exclusively personal injury law, handling such cases as: tire defects , oil rig explosions , truck accidents , plant explosions, refinery accidents, wrongful death , post-collision fires , seat belt defects, airbag defects , SUV rollovers and workplace accident injury.
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How To Read A Tire Sidewall
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Release dateline: January 5, 2012
Workplace Negligence Attorney Settles Fatal Scaffolding Collapse Lawsuit
Release dateline: January 5, 2012
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Release dateline: January 4, 2012
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Release dateline: December 21, 2011
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Release dateline: December 13, 2011
Michelin Rollover Crash Suit Settled
Release dateline: December 13, 2011
Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company In Jack-Knife Crash
Release dateline: December 6, 2011
Rollover Crash Suit Settled Against Bridgestone And Ford
Release dateline: December 6, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against General Motors LLC After Seat Back Collapses in Crash
Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Settles Suit Against German Auto Manufacturer in Deadly Rollover Crash
Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Settles Suit Against Nissan in Deadly Rollover
Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Bus Accident Attorney Rob Ammons and Jarod Bonine of the Ammons Law Firm Investigate Bus Rollover
Release dateline: November 15, 2011
Toyota Recalls 420K
Cars in U.S.
Release dateline: November 9, 2011
Suit Filed Against Ford After Fatal Explorer Rollover
Release dateline: November 2, 2011
Tire Defect Lawyer Rob Ammons Files Suit After Tread Separation Causes Deadly Rollover Accident
Release dateline: October 21, 2011
Truck Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Trucking Company and Chrysler in Highway Crash
Release dateline: October 10,2011
"Benefits Of A Grief Counselor's Testimony" Is Rob Ammons Latest Publication In The October 2011 Edition of Trial Magazine
Release dateline: October 2011
Industrial Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit After Crane Collapse at Port Arthur Refinery Injures Worker
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit for Seriously Injured Toddler
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Tire Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against Michelin and Dealership After Tread Separation Causes Fatal Crash
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Settles Suit Against Ford In Deadly Rollover Crash
Release dateline: September 22, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Wenzel Downhole Tools, U.S., Inc., and Driver for Causing Rollover
Release dateline: August 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against GM After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 26, 2011
Rollover Attorney Files Suit Against Honda After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 25, 2011
Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 19, 2011
Roof Crush Seatbelt Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Wins Settlement After Truck Rollover
Release dateline: July 22, 2011
Injury Attorney Rob Ammons Wins Settlement for Ship Worker Injured at Work
Release dateline: July 21, 2011
SUV Rollover Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against Ford After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: July 11. 2011
A Tanker Truck has exploded in a Chambers County refinery. The explosion was reported around 4:20pm cst near FM1405 and FM2354.
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Release dateline: June 24, 2011
Truck Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit After 18-Wheeler Slams into Wrecker Driver Fixing Flat
Release dateline: June 23, 2011
Crash Tests Indicate Jeep Fire Risk
Release dateline: June 16, 2011
Important Tire Safety Tips
Release dateline: June 7, 2011
Tire Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company and Michelin North America After Tire Failure Deadly Accident
Release dateline: May 31, 2011
Explosion Attorney Rob Ammons Talks to NBC News About Dangerous Pressure Vessels
Release dateline: May 20, 2011
KPRC Interviews Ammons Law Firm's Bennett Midlo About an SUV Seatback Lawsuit
Dateline: March 17, 2011
Release dateline: 3/1//11
Accident Attorney Settles Suit Against Driver and Metals Supply Company
Release dateline: 3/10/2011
Explosion at Enterprise Products Plant- Rob Ammons Reminds Workers of Their Legal Rights
Rob Ammons 2010 Verdict Named by Lawyers USA Among Top Ten in the Nation
Release dateline: 1/22/11
Bridgestone Americas Tire Failure Suit Settled
Release dateline: 1/17/11
Mediation Resolves Lawsuit After Tree Trimmer's Roadblock Causes Deadly Accident for Motorcyclist
Release dateline: 1/2/2011
Mammoth Crane Collapse Claims Settled by The Ammons Law Firm
Release dateline: 12/27/10
Taking On Toyota
Release dateline: 11/19/10
Release dateline: 11/10/10
Rob Ammons Named 2010's Best Civil Lawyer
The Houston Press selects Rob Ammons as the premier personal injury lawyer of Houston.
Split Deployment Air Bags- Another Air Bag Defect Danger
Release dateline: 9/14
Rob Ammons talks to NBC news about air bags that only deploy on one side during an accident
Dangers Of Unbelted Students In School Buses
Release dateline: 9/19/10
Rob Ammons on the dangers for students who ride in school buses that don't have seat belts to protect them during an accident.
Record Trucking Accident Verdict Result for Family of Young College Student
Release dateline: 7/27/10
Young woman dies when the driver of an 18-wheeler doesn't pay attention to the road.
Houston Lawyer Believes Trial Strategy Critical for Big Verdict Result
Release dateline: 6/25/10
A look into how Rob Ammons obtained results for his client.
Car Tires At Risk
Release dateline: 5/30/10
Car tire defect lawyer Rob Ammons tells CBS news tires at risk this weekend
Aging Tires A Danger
Release dateline: 5/15/10
Tire defect attorney Bennett Midlo talks to Fox news about aging tire dangers
Rob Ammons Files Toyota Accelerator Lawsuit
Release dateline: 2/8/10
A fitting remedy for upfitted trucks
Companies that ‘upfit’ truck bodies for specific functions such as utility work should make engineering and design modifications rooted in safety. When they haven’t, here’s how to prove their negligence.
