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Tire Defect Lawyer
Since the Firestone tire recall of 2000, the public has learned just how dangerous the tires on our vehicles can really be. Rob Ammons of the Ammons Law Firm brought to the public's awareness the potential dangers of badly manufactured or designed tires when he represented a number of plaintiffs with this issue.
Click here to learn more about how to make sure your tires are safe!
Unfortunately tire manufacturer recalls are not uncommon. In fact, every major tire manufacturer—Ford Firestone, Uniroyal, Dunlop, and Cooper has issued recalls but sadly these recalls only come after a significant number of consumers had been injured or killed by defective tires.
The tire defect lawyers at The Ammons Law Firm are well versed in the what causes defective tires to separate and cause a crash. These defective tire accidents can become the direct cause of a catastrophic injury or wrongful death.
Ammons Law Firm attorney Bennett Midlo recently appeared on Fox news to talk about the dangers of aging tires and how to determine if your tires are too old to drive on.
Midlo taught viewers to check the last two digits on their car tires stamped DOT number. Those numbers indicate the year of manufacture for the tires. Any tire over 6 years old is at great risk for tread separation and blowout because the rubber degrades due to exposure of oxygen.
If you are the victim of an accident caused by a defective tire call one of our tire defect lawyers at The Ammons Law Firm.
Tire Recall Alert
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the recall of 127,183 Firestone FR380 tires, size P235/75R15 because of a potential safety defect.
The tires were manufactured between September 2007 and July 2008, and were produced with insufficient tread base gauge. Continued use of those tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking, while extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and a loss of vehicle control.
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: FIRESTONE / FR380 / P235/75R15
Production Dates: SEP 09, 2007 - JUL 02, 2008
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 127183
Summary:
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC (BATO) IS RECALLING 127,183 FIRESTONE FR380 TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 THROUGH JULY 2, 2008. THESE TIRES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT TREAD BASE GAUGE.
Tire blowouts can occur for a number of reasons, including the following:
- Tire construction
- Tire manufacturing defects
- Tread separation (de-beading)
- Tire shredding
- Tire design defects
- Adhesion failures
- De-treading
- Tire Age
Our tire defect attorneys have successfully pursued over 100 tire defect cases against tire manufacturers. We have represented individuals in 18 states who have either lost a loved one or been injured due to a defect in a truck or auto tire, or a tire defect that causes an SUV rollover .
The tire defect lawyers at The Ammons Law Firm have years of experience and expertise to help get you and your family the results that bring relief.
Past Tire Defects Case Results
Motorists claimed defective tire design caused tread separation
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Pickup Truck Accident Due to Tire Defect Causes Rollover and Wrongful Death
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Tire Defect Causes Explosive Tread Separation of Tire
SETTLEMENT $2,300,000
Tire Tread Separation Leads to Loss of Control of Car
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Tire Tread Separation Leads to SUV Rollover Due to Unstable Design
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Tire Failure Causes Car Rollover and Crash
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Tread Separation and Unstable Truck Design Blamed for Rollover
SETTLEMENT Confidential
The tire defect attorneys at the Ammons Law Firm understand tire failures often happen at a high rate of speed when the blowout causes pieces of tire to wrap around the wheel, affecting the driver's control of the vehicle. Vehicle occupants often suffer severe injury or death. Vehicles with a high center of gravity, like SUVs are also more likely to lead to rollovers when the defective tire blows.
When faced with a catastrophic accident caused by a tire defect call the tire defect attorneys at the Ammons Law Firm. Our tire defect experts will help determine who or what was responsible for the tire blowout that caused the serious injury or death and get you the help you deserve.
At the Ammons Law Firm, our years of experience representing individuals hurt because of tire defects means we know exactly how to properly prepare your case. Our tire defect attorneys work with our investigators and the latest technology to recreate accident scenerios to prove liability in court. Here is an example of some of our testing.
We have the experience, resources, and skill required to handle even large and complex tire defect cases. One of the most important tasks in working on tire defect casse is finding the right qualified experts. The tire defect lawyers at our law firm have the experience necessary to obtain the very best experts to testify about the defective products at trial. We build the best possible case for our clients by hiring the vey most qualified experts and investigators to help assemble evidence. Even if a case settles out of court, the work our attorneys have done for trial put them in the drivers seat and usually results in better settlements for our clients.
Our tire defect lawyers have a considerable background in tire litigation and have accumulated a wealth of information pertaining to tire defect cases. We have successfully handled tire litigation against nearly every major tire manufacturer, including tires made by: Firestone, Michelin, Continental Tire, Cooper Tire, Kumho Tire, General Tire, B.F. Goodrich, Uniroyal and Titan Tire.
Rob Ammons was chosen to serve on the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for the Ford/Firestone tire litigation.
Due to his work on tire defect cases, Rob Ammons has received the prestigious Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award from the American Association of Justice. This award was bestowed on Rob Ammons in recognition of his contribution toward a safer, more just America by investigating and gathering evidence pertaining to tire belt separation and vehicle rollovers in Firestone Tire and Ford Explorer cases.
topIf you or a loved one has been injured due to a tire defect, call or click here to contact the tire defect attorneys at The Ammons Law Firm today for a free consultation.
News report on tire detreading and tire aging.
News report on tire defects.
News report of Cooper Dominator Sport tire detreaded and caused SUV to rollover.
September 7, 2010
On Labor Day: Remember Workers Safety
This Labor Day, America is facing a dizzying array of problems, none more acute than the twin crises of how poorly we treat our workers . In case anyone forgot, let's remember some of this year's grisly headlines:
* "Massey Accident, Worst Since 1970, Claims 29 Miners"
* "Families bid farewell to 11 men killed in Gulf rig explosion"
* "5 workers killed in explosion at Middleton, Conn., power plant"
Filed under Workplace Accident Injury Click here for more
September 3, 2010
Complaints Ignored, Ex-Egg Farm Workers Say
U.S. Agriculture Department employees working full-time at two Iowa egg farms at the center of a salmonella outbreak and massive recall ignored complaints about conditions at one site, two former employees say.
Filed under Product Defects Click here for more
September 1, 2010
Older Jeep Grand Cherokees Being Investigated for Fuel Tank Defects
AutoBlog has an interesting post today about a study of some Jeep Grand Cherokees for a particular fuel tank defect .The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees over concerns that their rear-mounted gas tank may be prone to rupture in the event of an accident. The agency has recorded 44 instances where a ruptured fuel tank may have contributed to a total of 55 deaths resulting from fire.
Filed under Product Defects Click here for more
August 30, 2010
Should Shippers Share Blame in Trucking Accidents?
Whenever someone is
injured on the highway and a truck is involved often the driver
shoulders the lions share of the blame or the owner of the truck.
But what about the shipper? Should it bear any responsibility in cases involving an unsafe piece of equipment or unqualified driver?
Filed under Trucking Accidents Click here for more
August 26, 2010
Major Meat Recall in U.S. Announced
(CNN) -- Zemco Industries in Buffalo, New York, has recalled approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.
Filed under Product Defects Click here for more
August 10, 2010
Honda is Recalling 400K Vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) - Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars from the 2003 model year to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into park.
Filed under Product Defects Click here for more
August 9, 2010
CBS News Talks to Rob Ammons About New School Bus Seat Belt Law
Christopher Reeve Foundation Making Strides for Victims of SCI
Even though Christopher Reeve , arguably one of the most famous survivors of spinal cord injury , is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. One of his foundation projects builds on the findings of another member, Dr. Reggie Edgerton who in his research into the effects of activity and locomotor training on recovery discovered that the production of two neurotrophins or growth factors -- NT-3 and BDNF -- increased after training.
Filed under Spinal Cord Injury Click here for more
US Truck Safety Check Figures Announced
US - CANADA - MEXICO - Results from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Roadcheck 2010 are a reliable indicator as to the attitude of truck and bus drivers and operators and the figures show that the industry is maintaining the state of health it achieved last year when the statistics showed record low ‘out-of-service' rates.
Filed under Trucking accidents attorney Click here for more
July 2, 2010
Tire Defect Attorney Bennett Midlo Talks to Fox News About the Dangers of Aging Tires
Ammons Law Firm attorney Bennett Midlo appeared on Fox news this morning to talk about the dangers of aging tires and how to determine if your tires are too old to drive on this holiday weekend.
Click here to watch the news clip.
Filed under Tire Defects Click here for more
June 9, 2010
Plant explosion attorney Rob Ammons talks to Fox news about his landmark $82.5 million dollar verdict for the family of a man killed in a Cleburne natural gas explosion
June 7, 2010
Natural Gas Facility Explodes Near Cleburne, In Johnson County
A natural gas facility has exploded near Cleburne in Johnson County killing three, according to the Cleburne city manager.
At least 10 people are missing, he said.
A lot of people have been transported to hospital with burn injuries.
June 7, 2010
Rough Ride for Bus Safety
Each red dot marks a location in Houston where a bus accident took place last year.
According to the Houston Chronicle , Metro buses were involved in more than 1,000 collisions last year — hundreds of which were deemed preventable or resulted in damages and injuries to riders, drivers and pedestrians.
June 3, 2010
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May 31, 2010
Car Tire Defect Lawyer Rob Ammons Tells CBS News Tires At Risk on Memorial Day
