Do You Suspect a Tire Defect Caused Your Texas Auto Accident?
"Where the rubber meets the road" was once an advertising slogan. It has since become a fairly common expression for something that really matters. Although tires may not be the most complex or most expensive part of a vehicle, their performance can be critical and their failure tragic.
At the Law Offices of Michael L. Phifer, we know how to investigate and evaluate car and truck accidents, piecing together what happened and why. If you suspect a car tire defect or any other type of auto defect caused your recent South Texas crash — or the crash that killed or injured your family member — contact us now.
Hard-Earned, In-Depth Insight into Tire Failures and their Causes
Legal and media attention given to Firestone tire tread separation problems several years back — often associated with vehicle rollovers and fatalities or severe, disabling injuries — led to increased awareness of car and truck tire defects and their potential consequences.
Attorney Mike Phifer has been instrumental in eliciting testimony that has since helped improve tire and vehicle safety, and he has also represented several Texas clients in tire defect and crashworthiness cases. In one wrongful death case arising from an SUV rollover, his work led to one of the largest verdicts ever returned in a tire-related case.
Prior experience has fed our knowledge of the various types of critical tire defects, including:
- Tread separation
- Belt separation
- "De-treads" and blowouts at high speeds
Pushing for Answers, Fair Compensation for You, and Essential Product Improvements
Product liability is an area of special focus at our firm, because:
- We are dedicated to holding negligent manufacturers responsible for damages.
- Calling attention to defects — and making someone pay — raises awareness of the problem and often leads to safer products and more effective standards.
- We have the skills and resources required to pursue complex cases and take on powerful corporate entities.
We offer a free consultation for you after any serious, injury-causing Houston area car or truck accident. You can depend on personal attention from a respected lawyer, an honest case evaluation, and tenacious representation of your interests if we take your case.
