When tires fail due to manufacturing defects, design flaws, or substandard materials, the consequences are often devastating. These defects can cause drivers to lose control at high speeds, sometimes leading to rollovers and multi-vehicle crashes. The aftermath leaves victims facing severe injuries, overwhelming expenses, and profound emotional trauma.
If you were injured by a defective tire, Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. can fight for the compensation that you deserve. We bring extensive experience investigating tire failures, collaborating with industry-leading experts, and uncovering critical evidence that proves our clients’ right to recovery. You can trust our Milwaukee personal injury lawyers to fight tirelessly to secure the settlement that you need to rebuild your life.Â
Rolling Truck Wheel Injuries
Rolling truck wheel accidents occur when a wheel detaches from a moving commercial vehicle and becomes a projectile on the roadway. At highway speeds, these incidents can be deadly. Rolling truck wheels typically result from improper maintenance, defective wheel components, or negligent installation procedures.Â
At highway speeds, these incidents can be deadly. The force of impact from a loose wheel can crush passenger vehicles, cause catastrophic accidents, and inflict severe injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and organ damage. In some cases, these injuries can be fatal. Â
Loose Tire Injuries
Loose tire accidents happen when passenger vehicle or truck tires separate from their vehicles due to manufacturing defects, improper installation, or maintenance failures. These incidents often occur without warning, creating immediate hazards for any motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists in the area.
When a tire becomes loose, it can bounce erratically across lanes, strike multiple vehicles, or force other drivers to make dangerous evasive maneuvers. Motorists often have little time to react to avoid a collision safely. Victims of loose tire accidents frequently suffer whiplash, head trauma, broken bones, internal injuries, severe lacerations, and many other serious injuries.Â
Who Is Liable in My Tire Defect Accident?
In Wisconsin, any party who was responsible for a road accident is liable for any damages suffered by the victims. Additionally, any company that manufactured, sold, designed, or distributed a defective product—including a tire—may be liable for any injuries caused by that defect.Â
The first step to seeking justice after a tire defect injury is to identify the liable party or, in many cases, parties. Multiple entities may share responsibility for your accident, including:
- Tire Manufacturers: These companies bear responsibility when defects in design, manufacturing processes, or quality control lead to tire failures that cause accidents and injuries.
- Vehicle Manufacturers: Auto companies may share liability if their vehicle design contributed to tire failure or if they installed defective tires during production.
- Tire Retailers and Installers: These businesses can be held liable for selling defective tires, improper installation, or failing to warn customers about known tire defects or recalls.
- Maintenance Companies: Fleet service providers and maintenance facilities may bear responsibility if their negligent tire maintenance or inspection practices contributed to the accident.
- Commercial Vehicle Companies: Trucking companies and fleet operators hold liability when their inadequate maintenance or failure to address tire defects leads to accidents.
The attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. will investigate every aspect of your case to identify all responsible parties. We examine manufacturing records, maintenance logs, and inspection reports while consulting with tire industry experts. With this thorough approach, we can pursue compensation from every liable party and maximize your potential recovery.
How Much Is My Accident Claim Worth?
The value of a tire defect injury claim depends on various factors unique to the situation at hand. Victims of these accidents may qualify for several types of compensation, such as:
- Medical Expenses: The settlement will cover the full spectrum of healthcare costs stemming from the accident, including emergency room treatment, surgical procedures, hospital stays, rehabilitation services, physical therapy, medical equipment, prescription medications, and any future medical care. This also encompasses specialized medical treatments, home healthcare services, and necessary modifications to your living space to accommodate permanent disabilities.
- Lost Wages: Victims can recover compensation for all income lost due to their injuries, including regular wages, overtime pay, bonuses, and commissions they would have earned while recovering. This category also covers reduced earning potential if injuries prevent the victim from returning to their previous job, require career changes, or result in permanent disabilities that affect their overall ability to work.Â
- Property Damage: The settlement will address all property losses resulting from the accident, including repairs or replacement of the vehicle at fair market value, personal items damaged in the crash, electronic devices, and any other valuable property destroyed or damaged during the incident. This compensation also covers rental vehicle expenses and other transportation costs while the vehicle undergoes repairs.
- Pain and Suffering: This form of compensation acknowledges the physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological trauma caused by the accident. The settlement considers chronic pain, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of enjoyment of life, strain on personal relationships, and the overall impact on the victim’s quality of life.Â
If you want to pursue a tire defect injury claim, it is natural to wonder how much your claim will be worth. Several factors may influence the final value; for example, severe injuries like spinal cord damage or traumatic brain injuries typically result in higher compensation than minor injuries due to their lifelong impact. Â
Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. can help you determine the full value of your award so that you can pursue maximum compensation. Our Milwaukee tire defect injury attorneys work with medical experts, life care planners, and economic specialists to thoroughly document all current and future losses stemming from your injuries. We also leverage our extensive experience with tire defect cases to accurately estimate non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Contact a Tire Defect Injury Attorney in Milwaukee
Don’t face the aftermath of a tire defect accident alone. The attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. can help you navigate the complex legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve. From negotiating with insurers to representing your case in court, our Milwaukee tire defect lawyers will stand by your side and protect your rights every step of the way.
We believe that justice shouldn’t come with financial strain—that’s why we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today at (414) 710-8238 to discuss your legal options and begin your journey to recovery.Â