Chicago Defective Tire Accidents Lawyer

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Joseph Conboy | May 15, 2025
Chicago Defective Tire Accidents Lawyer

At Conboy Law Firm Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers, our Chicago defective tire accident lawyer team fights for victims throughout the city. When defective tires cause serious accidents, we help you get the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys know how these crashes can change your life forever.

Defective tires are the cause of many accidents per year. These car accidents often result in broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and other serious injuries. As a victim, you need someone who will stand up to tire manufacturers and fight for your rights. We have extensive experience with tire issues, which in turn cause cars to go out of control.

Your recovery matters most after a serious accident. Let us handle the legal work while you heal. Our team will prove that the defect existed before your accident and that this defect caused your injuries. With our help, you can seek money for medical bills, lost income, and other costs.

Our Chicago Defective Tire Accidents Lawyer Fights for Your Rights

When defective tires turn your life upside down, Conboy Law Firm is here to help. Our Chicago defective tire accident lawyer knows how to handle cases involving tread separation, blowouts, and other tire failures. We understand product liability law and how it applies to defective tire cases.

We have a strong record of holding negligent manufacturers accountable for their dangerous products. When you work with us, we will:

  • Fully investigate your accident
  • Examine the defective tire left at the scene
  • Work with experts who can explain manufacturing errors
  • Build a strong case for fair compensation

We don’t charge until we win, which also means you put all your effort into recovery and not at all on out-of-pocket legal expenses.

Understanding the Dangers of Defective Tires

Understanding the Dangers of Defective Tires

Defective tires create serious risks for everyone on the road. When a tire fails at high speeds, the driver can lose control in seconds. This often leads to rollovers, crashes with other vehicles, and catastrophic injuries. These tire blowouts happen without warning.

Bad tire design and manufacturing defects, like poor bonding between rubber layers, cause many failures. Even major brands have had recalls due to dangerous defects. When companies put profits before safety, innocent drivers get hurt.

Common Causes of Tire Blowouts and Failures

Tread separation is one of the most dangerous tire defects. This happens when the outer tread layer comes off the tire body. It typically occurs at high speeds, causing instant loss of control. Poor materials and manufacturing errors often lead to this problem.

Our firm has helped many clients who were involved in accidents after their tire’s tread separated. In most cases, the driver maintained their vehicle properly but couldn’t prevent the accident caused by hidden defects.

Finding the exact cause of tire failure is key to winning your case. We work with experts who study the failed tire. This helps us prove the defect existed before the accident and directly caused your injuries, which are crucial facts for product liability lawsuits.

The Link Between Tire Defects and Motor Vehicle Accidents

The Link Between Tire Defects and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Tire defects cause many serious motor vehicle accidents each year. When a tire suddenly fails, even skilled drivers can’t control their vehicle. The sudden blowout or tread separation makes the vehicle unstable, often causing it to spin, roll over, or hit other cars.

Studies show that tire-related crashes cause hundreds of deaths annually. Many of these accidents involve tires that looked fine before they failed. This hidden danger means drivers have no warning before a catastrophic failure occurs.

How Product Liability Laws Protect Victims of Vehicle Defects

Product liability laws help accident victims seek compensation when defective products cause harm. For tire defects, these laws allow you to hold manufacturers, distributors, or retailers responsible. In many cases, strict liability requires only that you show the tire was defective and that the defect caused the plaintiff’s injuries.

The legal system recognizes three main types of defects:

  1. Manufacturing errors (problems during production)
  2. Design defects (basic flaws in the tire design)
  3. Failure to warn (not enough safety information)

We know how to build strong product liability lawsuits that connect the defective tire to your injuries. Our team gathers evidence from accident scenes and vehicle inspections to create a solid case against the negligent party. This approach has helped many accident victims receive fair compensation.

Steps to Take Immediately After a Defective Tire Accident

Steps to Take Immediately After a Defective Tire Accident

If a defective tire caused your accident, saving evidence is critical. If possible:

  • Take photos of the tire and the accident scene
  • Make sure the tire is left at the scene, and all pieces are saved
  • Get contact information from witnesses
  • Report the accident to the police

Immediate medical attention is required even for what may seem to be minor injuries. Some serious injuries, like internal damage or spinal cord injuries, don’t show symptoms immediately. Maintain a record of all medical bills and treatments.

Call our office today instead of talking to insurance companies or tire manufacturer representatives. They often try to get quick statements before you understand your rights. We can protect you from these tactics and handle your case properly from the start.

FAQs

A tire is defective if it has manufacturing errors, design flaws that make it unsafe when used normally, or lacks proper warnings. Signs include sudden blowouts or tread separation that happens before the tire should wear out.

In Illinois, it is usually 2 years from the date of the accident to bring a product liability suit. Missing this deadline typically means you can’t seek compensation, which is why calling a lawyer quickly is important.

Yes, the manufacturer is at fault if their defective tire caused your accident. You may also have claims against others in the supply chain, including distributors and retailers. Our attorneys will identify all parties who should be held liable to maximize your compensation.

You may be given coverage for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and reduced quality of life. Every case is different, but we fight for the maximum amount based on your specific injuries.

Yes, keeping the tire is extremely important for your case. The tire left at the accident scene is the most crucial piece of evidence in proving that a defect existed. If possible, make sure to preserve the tire and all its parts exactly as they were after the accident. Our team can help arrange proper storage to maintain this vital evidence.

At Conboy Law Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis for defective tire cases. This means you pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we win your case. During your free consultation, we’ll explain how our fee structure works so there are no surprises. This approach allows accident victims to get quality legal help without worrying about out-of-pocket costs.

Contact a Chicago Defective Tire Accidents Lawyer Today

Contact a Chicago Defective Tire Accidents Lawyer Today

Don’t face the aftermath of a tire accident alone. Contact Conboy Law Firm today for a free consultation with our team of lawyers for defective tire accidents in Chicago. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and help you start seeking justice. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there’s no risk in calling for the legal help you deserve.

If you’ve been in a car accident or truck accident due to tire failures, call us today for a free case evaluation. We help accident victims get the compensation they need for serious injuries caused by defective products.                                                                                  

Joseph Conboy
Founding Attorney

Joseph M. Conboy, founder of Conboy Law, represents victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, securing numerous multi-million-dollar results. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019–2022), he is a member of the American Association for Justice and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Conboy earned his J.D. from DePaul University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado.

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