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Tire
Blowouts
Tire shredding
or tire blow outs usually result in accidents with
severe injuries. In a well-known tire incident,
Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford announced the recall of
14.4 million tires. Certain Firestone tires were prone
to tread separation resulting in rollovers or other
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If tire shredding causes
an accident, the manufacturer, distributor, and/or
retailer of the tire may be responsible for the
accident. The lawyers at Beltz & Ruth can help you to: |
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Recover money damages from the tire manufacturer for
your injuries. |
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Provide experts who can help to reconstruct the
accident. |
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Provide experts who can determine how tire shredding
contributed to or increased the severity of your
injuries from the accident. |
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Structure a settlement for severe injuries so that you
will be provided for in the future. |
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If you suspect your injury may have been caused by tire
shredding or other tire defect, please complete the form below
for a free, no obligation evaluation of your legal claim.
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Check your tire pressure with a gauge monthly and make
certain that your tires are properly inflated. Do not
rely on sight as this is usually inaccurate. Tires may
be as low as 50 - 70% under recommended pressure before
the eye can notice it. |
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Check the tread on your tires. Tread separation is
dangerous and causes accidents. Tires that have less
than 1/16 of an inch of tread depth are considered bald
and should be replaced. You can also tell if your tire
is worn out when you see the wear bars (narrow strips of
smooth rubber across the tread) are beginning to show. |
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Rotate your tires every six months or every 5,000 miles.
Check your owner’s manual or call the tire manufacturer
for the proper rotation pattern. After rotating your
tires, you should adjust the air pressure to the correct
level as recommended by the manufacturer for its new
location. Tire rotation allows for maximum wear and
tear.
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If you see that your tires are wearing in an uneven or
irregular pattern, you may have a significant alignment
problem. You should have a qualified technician look at
your vehicle. |
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When you replace your tires, try to use the same type of
tires that were installed in the factory. |
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All-season tires are best for most passenger cars
because they provide a good combination of grip on dry
and wet roads, as well as in light snow. |
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When driving, always use your safety belt. |
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Never drive at a high rate of speed, especially during
hot weather. |
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Never overload your vehicle. |
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Avoid road hazards. Slow down if you have to go over a
pothole or object in the road.
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If you have hit a curb or other road hazard, have your
tires professionally checked. |
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Inspect your tires for cuts, slashes, embedded objects,
or other irregularities. |
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To discuss your injuries and your case with us, call
our attorneys and lawyers
today, or click below to submit your case to us for a free
review.
Beltz & Ruth provides personal injury legal
services within the Tampa Bay Region (West Central Florida),
and throughout the entire state of Florida.
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Main Office:
St. Petersburg, FL
Wachovia Plaza
150 2nd Avenue North,
15th Floor
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone 727-327-3222
Toll Free 1-888-749-3221
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