Salt Lake City Tread Separation Accidents

Introduction. Even if you are conscientious about not overloading your vehicle and you follow the driving manual's instructions about pressure and inflation perfectly, sudden tread separation can still happen.  Road conditions that contribute to a Salt Lake City tread separation accident include rough highways, roads under construction that are grooved and stepped, and steel strips before bridges and overpasses. Whether you are on an interstate such as I-15 or a lesser road in or around the Salt Lake City area, tread separation can happen.

Tread separation is the most common form of tire failure.  Some tire designs lend themselves more heavily to a tread separation accident in Salt Lake City than others.  When the tread separates, a vehicle can veer out out of control and cause a rollover or other accident, especially at highway speeds.

Manufacturing defects. While many tire manufacturers are likely to place blame on road conditions and poor driving, tread separations occur mainly because of inferior bonding by the manufacturer.  A poor chemical formula, contaminants in the tire, old ingredients, trapped air between the tires, and improperly sized strips can all contribute to tread separation.  When an accident happens because of these factors, the victims can pursue a Salt Lake City tread separation lawsuit.

Results.  Salt Lake City tread separation litigation is complex and the tire companies fight hard so they do not have to pay damages to injured parties.  At Robert B. Sykes & Associates, P.C. we have successfully litigated several cases and achieved $1,000,000+ results for victims of serious injury throughout Utah.  We are prepared to fight hard for justice in this area, and are willing to try cases in court if fair settlements are not offered. 

Tread separation lawsuit in Salt Lake City

Steps in tread separation litigation. If we decide to take your case and we think it may lead to tread separation litigation in Salt Lake City, we take you through each step of the legal process from discovery—where we gather evidence and exchange information—to trial.  As experienced product liability attorneys, we call on our own knowledge and that of our tread separation experts to help identify and evaluate the root cause of your tire failure.  We anticipate the opposition, including vehicle and tire manufacturers, and prepare your case to give you the best possible outcome.

What to Do?  If you think tire failure led to your tread separation accident in Salt Lake City, save the tire. Do not discard it.  Also, try to preserve the vehicle.  Give the product liability lawyers at Robert B. Sykes & Associates, P.C. a call at (801) 990-5759 or contact us by e-mail for a free initial evaluation of your case.