Recent Blog Posts
The Case of the Exploding Snowblower Tires
While we may not get a lot of snow down here in Florida, our neighbors to the north have special concerns when it comes to tires. Not only do they need tires suited to snowy and icy conditions, but they also need snowblowers. While it may not be readily apparent for us, snowblowers do… Read More »
Goodyear Forced to Pay $33 Million in G286A Lawsuit
Goodyear was forced to pay $33 million following the death of Ramiro Munoz. Munoz, who worked as a teacher and city manager in Carrizo Springs, Texas was killed in 2013 when his car was hit head-on by a cement truck fitted with a Goodyear G286A “Super Single” that had blown out. This isn’t the… Read More »
Liable Parties in Tire Blowout Lawsuits
One of the biggest questions that must be answered in a tire blowout lawsuit is: Who is liable for the accident. There can, in fact, be multiple possibilities here. It doesn’t always fall on the tire manufacturer. In fact, it’s fairly rare that a tire blowout is caused by the manufacturer. When the manufacturer… Read More »
Nail Blamed for Tire Blowout
An East Carolina student is dead after police say that a stray nail caused a fatal tire blowout in December. The student, Mariah Moore, suffered a tire blowout that caused her to lose control of the car. The car swerved into oncoming traffic where it was struck head-on by another car. Police say that… Read More »
Goodyear Faces Shareholder Lawsuits Over G159
Goodyear is facing shareholder lawsuits after the numerous tire liability lawsuits it’s faced over the much-maligned G159. The G159, which was originally developed for residential delivery trucks, was marketed for motorhomes and RVs. However, the needs of an RV are quite different than a residential delivery truck. RVs are expected to travel vast distances… Read More »
Driver Charged after Tires Come Off Bus
A bus heading to New York caused a major accident after both wheels came off the left side causing both the tires and the rims to dislodge and head into traffic. The tire, laying flat in the center lane, was hit by a tractor-trailer which spun out of control, crashed, and then erupted into… Read More »
What is a Smart Tire?
The era of smart tires is upon us. While they aren’t ready to hit the market just yet and are still in the preliminary stages of securing capital, companies are hoping to cash in on an era where just about everything is wired into the internet. Smart refrigerators, smart locks, smart thermostats and more… Read More »
National Guardsman Discovers Defect in Tires Leading to Improved Safety
When you hear about multi-million dollar verdicts in the paper, that is very bad news. Someone lost their life or was paralyzed or otherwise sustained injuries that they will have to endure for the rest of their lives. That’s what a very high verdict means. It cannot, in earnest, be celebrated. Last spring, CW2… Read More »
Blown Tire Blamed in Fatal Crash
The 35-year-old driver of a dump truck was killed after the tire of his truck blew out resulting in a fatal crash. Sherrod Percell was driving on I-65 in Tennessee. The blowout caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. He ended up veering off the road and his truck rolled over several… Read More »
Tennessee Family Speaks Out After Fatal Bus Accident
In 2013, a young man was coming back from a fishing trip with his father, brother, and friends. In the opposite direction, a North Carolina church bus was heading home after a music festival. The front rear tire on the bus blew causing the driver to lose control, careen across the median, and slam… Read More »
