Auto Product Liability

Three people were seriously injured in a Glendale car accident, which may have been caused by a defective front tire of a Ford F-350 pickup truck. According to a news report in The Arizona Republic, the serious injury accident occurred at the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard. The driver of the Ford F-350 was not injured when his vehicle veered out of control and crashed into a Chevy HHR. The two men and one woman inside the Chevy were seriously injured and transported by helicopter to Phoenix hospitals. An investigation of the Glendale defective tire accident is ongoing.

Defective tires are some of the most dangerous and common defective auto products that can result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. Back in 2000 and 2001, Firestone issued massive recalls after their tires caused numerous fatal accidents. Cooper Tires and Dean Tires also have recently been investigated for tire tread separation issues. Whenever a tire causes a serious accident, it must be determined if the tire was defective and if the part manufacturer may be held liable for the damages suffered.

Holding a defective product manufacturer liable for an injury accident is not easy and it often requires the services of a skilled and knowledgeable products liability lawyer. An experienced lawyer will work with investigators to prove the exact cause of the crash as well as who should be held liable for damages and losses caused as a result.

The experienced Glendale auto product liability lawyers at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help injured victims of Arizona car accidents get fair compensation for their losses. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective auto product, please contact us at 623-455-6603 to obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights.

An airbag is a supplemental vehicle safety device meant to provide protection in case of a sudden crash. In most cases, a deployed airbag serves as an important cushion between a driver’s head and the dashboard, steering wheel or side door. There are instances, however, in which an airbag is defective and causes additional injuries instead of preventing them. A defective airbag may inadvertently deploy or completely fail to deploy.

Inadvertent airbag deployment is when an airbag deploys for no reason. In April of 2011, Toyota recalled hundreds of thousands of RAV4s and Highlanders for inadvertent airbag deployment problems that were causing injuries. Ford F-150s (2004-2006 models) were also investigated for inadvertent airbag deployment issues. Airbags inflate very quickly. So, a sudden and unexpected airbag deployment could strike a driver or passenger and cause an injury.

A complete failure to deploy is when an airbag fails to deploy thus leaving the vehicle’s occupants completely unprotected in the event of a crash. In general, airbags are calibrated to deploy when there is a frontal collision exceeding 20 or 25 miles per hour. When there is an accident significant enough to merit an airbag deployment and the airbag fails to work, the product manufacturer may be held liable for the damages suffered.

Regardless of whether the defect involves failure to deploy or inadvertent airbag deployment, the manufacturer of the vehicle or defective airbag can be held liable for injuries, damages and losses caused. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of an auto product defect such as a faulty airbag in Arizona, the skilled Scottsdale auto product liability lawyers of The Breyer Law Offices P.C. can help. Call our offices today at 602-457-6222 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.

When looking for a Phoenix product liability attorney, it’s important to hire an attorney who actually has experience in this specialized area of the law, not just general personal injury experience. People who have suffered injuries from defective products deserve to have someone on their side who knows how to handle these kinds of cases properly and who understands the complex law surrounding product liability.

When it comes to product liability cases, the most public cases typically involve car manufactures. From the Ford Pinto to the more recent Toyota claims, there’s a long list of car manufacturers that have been accused of putting dangerous cars on the roadways. But proving these claims can be a long and expensive journey. Therefore, hiring the best product liability attorney is an important first step before taking any other action, including contacting the car manufacturer.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective car in Arizona – or any other defective product, please don’t hesitate to contact us. At Breyer Law Offices, we welcome your call – whether you know you want to bring a suit against the negligent company, or you’re simply looking for answers surrounding a possible product liability case. We can give you the information and advice you need, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.

In Tucson and throughout Arizona, there are three types of motorcycle product liability cases: flawed design cases, manufacturing defect cases, and “failure to warn” cases.

Flawed Design Cases
Flaws in the design happen in the conceptual and engineering phases of motorcycle production. For example, a design for a new muffler may not have been tested carefully enough and, as a result, a muffler defect that went undetected could result in a serious injury to a motorcycle rider.

Manufacturing Defect Cases
A product defect, on the other hand, may come from a problem in the machining and/or manufacturing process. A well-designed combustion engine, for instance, may not be put together correctly during manufacturing. This part may then be unable to perform up to par under certain road conditions, or the wrong conditions, which may lead to an injury for a rider.

“Failure to Warn” Cases
The last kind of motorcycle product liability case is a failure to warn case. In such instances, the responsible party failed to guard or warn against hazards, leading to damage or injuries to a motorcycle rider.

If a defective motorcycle part, such as a helmet, muffler, handlebar, brake system, tire, or engine, hurt you or caused damage to your property, you may be able to hold the manufacturer of the product liable. Please contact the Tucson motorcycle accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices at 602-978-6400 for a free consultation.

Defective tires may be responsible for several thousand traffic accident deaths in the United States every year, as well as for countless injuries and inconveniences. This is according to statistics issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), though the true number of accidents that occur due to tire defects may be even higher, as the role of defective tires that cause or exacerbate car and other motor vehicle accidents is often masked by other contributing factors.

There are at least 2000 major tire lines on American roads today and, although companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and Bridgestone issue recalls regularly in order to remove defective or potentially defective tires from the roads, the system to remove them does not function effectively due to its complexity. Because of this, millions of tires that may be defective continue in use on our roadways. To put this in perspective, several years ago Firestone and Bridgestone recalled more than 15 million of their tires because of severe and dangerous defects.

The age of the tire generally contributes to its failure, and tires between five to seven years old are at a higher risk for blowouts, punctures, and tears. As some tires are designed to last longer, it is important to read about them before purchasing and to talk to a respected auto mechanic about a particular tire brand’s reliability on the road.

The separation of treads can endanger a driver when the tires lose their grip fully or partially on the roadway during quick turns or while performing other emergency maneuvers.

The potential for blowouts or exploding tires can cause drivers to become unable to steer his or her vehicle and thus veer out of control, often resulting in an accident. Tires that fail catastrophically also may damage other parts of the vehicle.

Besides the actual tires, tire rims, air pump systems, and other related parts and equipment are intimately designed into the vehicle’s structure. If the structures surrounding a poorly designed tire on a modern automobile, truck, or bicycle fail, additional problems will often occur.

If there is a possibility that a defective tire or rim may have been responsible, or at least partially to blame, for your motor vehicle accident, it is important to seek out legal assistance to examine your options. Compensation for any injuries or damages stemming from defective tires may be due you.  As one of the most dedicated and esteemed Arizona personal injury law firms, Breyer Law Offices has served the Phoenix area for nearly fifteen years.  Our skilled Phoenix auto product liability attorneys provide exceptional service for our clients, custom fit to meet their legal needs, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency situations.  To schedule a free consultation about a possible tire defect lawsuit, please call us at 602-978-6400.