• Offices:
  • Bensalem
  • Newtown
  • Doylestown
  • Bristol
  • Quakertown
  • Norristown
  • Bethlehem
Free Consultation | CALL OR TEXT: 215-642-2335
  • Home
  • Practice Areas
    • Car Accidents
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Truck Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Slip And Fall Accidents
    • Nursing Home Neglect
    • Paraquat & Parkinson’s Lawsuit
      • Abogado litigante de paraquat y enfermedad de Parkinson
    • Defective Medical Devices
    • Defective Drugs
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • AFFF Firefighting Foam
    • Zantac
    • 3M Military Earplugs
    • Injury Law in Bucks County
    • Others
  • About
    • Areas We Serve
  • Testimonials
  • Results
  • Resources
    • FAQs
    • Blog
    • Videos
    • Free Offers
    • Blog Archive
    • FAQs Archive
  • Union Relationships
    • FOP Lodge 5
    • Sheet Metal Local 19
    • PSEA Mideastern
    • Roofers Local 30
    • Laborers’ 57
  • Español
    • Paraquat
  • Contact
  • Show Search

Faulty Tires Cause Accidents

· Aug 22, 2015 ·

Tweet
Share

When tires are manufactured it is required that extensive tests are run to make sure they pass safety regulations. As a responsible vehicle owner, you should keep on top of the condition of your tires as this is one more safety measure you can take to help prevent accident injury to you and your family members.  Michael L. Saile, Jr., a Bucks County personal injury lawyer, tells us of the ways in which our tires can fail if not properly monitored, and ultimately cause us to have an accident.

Here are some things you should be aware of with regard to proper tire care and maintenance:

 

  • Tire Pressure/Inflation – If your tire is low on pressure, your run the risk of your tire blowing out while you’re driving. This could cause you to swerve or lose control of your car. If there are other cars in the vicinity, you could cause an accident. Proper tire pressure improves steering, stopping, traction and load carrying capability. If you are not sure about the proper inflation of your tire, that information can be found in your owner’s manual.

 

  • Tire Tread Wear – If your car’s tires are worn down to 2/32 of an inch, they are likely no longer able to effectively grab the road.  This danger comes into play in your everyday driving, but especially in adverse weather conditions, which can come upon us with little warning. There are ways to test your tread, such as the good old “penny test”:  place a penny into a tread groove and if you can see that Lincoln’s head is covered by the tire tread, you still have a safe amount of tread on that tire.

 

  • Aging and Climate – If you do not actually wear out your tires due to extensive travel and/or wear and tear, your tires will still structurally degrade over time due to a breakdown in the chemicals of the rubber.  Hot climates (heat and sunlight) tend to speed up the aging process.  Have your tires checked after five years of use, even if you do not put a significant number of miles on your car.

 

  • Manufacturer Recalls – If your tire has been recalled, it is recommended not to drive your car until you have taken the proper precautions recommended by the manufacturer. Keeping up with current recalls helps to prevent accidents. When a tire is recalled it is because there is a defect with a large number of the same type of tire.  You can often get your tires replaced and continue driving your car.

 

There are several specific tire-related situations that can lead to a Philadelaphia area car accident:

  • Tire tread separation (happens when the adhesive that keeps the rubber treads stuck to the belt of steel starts to wear away)
  • Blowout
  • Oversized or undersized tires for your vehicle
  • Poor alignment
  • Tire/rim explosions

Tires are one of the most important safety components of a vehicle. If they are faulty or not working as you think they should, consider having them looked at by a reputable professional, and perhaps replaced. Quality tires are key in your car’s ability to stop, turn, accelerate and handle in less than ideal weather.

If you have been involved in an accident and have suffered an injury due to faulty tires, you may be entitled to compensation for you medical costs. Call the Bucks County personal injury law firm of Cordisco & Saile LLC today to speak to an experienced PA accident lawyer.

Contact us for your FREE case evaluation!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Looking for something?

View All Blog View All FAQs
Accessory Coverage for Motorcycle
Motorcycle Accidents,
Accessory Coverage for Motorcycle Continue Reading »
Are YOU fully Covered?
General,
Are YOU fully Covered? Continue Reading »
Brain Damage Claim & Brain Injury Compensation Claims in Southampton
Personal Injury,
Brain Damage Claim & Brain Injury Compensation Claims in Southampton Continue Reading »
Bus Driver at Fault
Bus Accidents,
Bus Driver at Fault Continue Reading »

Find a Friendly
Lawyer Now!

  • Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Newtown Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Trevose Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Bensalem Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Middletown Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Levittown Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Eddington Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Yardley Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Quakertown Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Bucks County Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Bensalem Lawyer

Contact Us Now!

Please fill out the quick contact form below for a fast and free case consultation. We will contact you within 24 hours!

    • What can we help you with*?
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

About Us

The nationally recognized and award-winning team of attorneys at Cordisco & Saile, LLC protect residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey who have been injured in an accident from the tricks and tactics of the insurance companies. Call us today to learn more about your legal rights, and see what we can do to get your life back to the way it was.

Follow Us

Quick Links

  • Injury Law Practice Areas
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Testimonials
  • Results
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Disclaimer

Office Locations

  • Bensalem
  • Newtown-Langhorne
  • Doylestown
  • Bristol
  • Quakertown
  • Bethlehem
  • Norristown
  • Phone: 215-642-2335
  • Email: info@cordiscosaile.com
© 2019 Cordisco & Saile LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Tweet
Share

Copyright © 2022 · Monochrome Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

  • Bensalem
  • Newtown-Langhorne
  • Doylestown
  • Bristol
  • Quakertown
  • Bethlehem
  • Norristown
  • Phone: 215-642-2335
  • Email: info@cordiscosaile.com