There’s no doubt about it; most car wrecks in California are caused by drivers. However, in some cases neither driver is at fault in a crash. These are the crashes caused by defective equipment. When a tire on an automobile fails due to defective manufacturing, an injury or fatality can be the tragic end result. If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident in California, and the accident was caused by a defective tire, speak immediately to an experienced California personal injury attorney.

Properly-produced tires can blow out as easily as defective ones; vandalism, sharp objects, and the wrong air pressure cause a big percentage of all tire blowouts. In other cases, a tire may not be recommended for use on a particular vehicle, or the tire itself was manufactured improperly with air bubbles or with poorly-mixed rubber. When a tire on your car is not approved for that make and model, and a crash happens, you may have a legitimate claim against whoever installed or replaced your tires. When a tire is produced defectively, and that defect causes your injury, you have grounds for a claim against the manufacturer.

In defective product cases, the maker of the defective product is usually compelled to pay for injuries and damages caused by the product. Nevertheless, a manufacturer will only pay if a lawsuit or an out-of-court settlement forces payment. If a defective tire leads to an accident where you suffer injury, act quickly. You’ll need to contact a good personal injury lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can win compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, and more. There are time limits for filing personal injury suits, so if you’ve been injured, speak to a good personal injury lawyer right away. In the San Diego area, if you or a member of your family has been injured in a defective tire-related accident, contact personal injury attorney Gary Sernaker at (858) 509-0188, or email him at Gsernaker@gmail.com to discuss your rights and options under California Law.