Tire Defects

We trust out tire manufacturers to offer us products that are safe, reliable, and free of defects. We drive on our tires almost every day without problems. But some are less fortunate. When there is a tire defect, a violent crash can occur. As a result, victims of tire defects are severely injured or even killed.

Tire manufacturers and the federal government have recalled billions of auto parts due to defects that make them unsafe. However, these recalls only occur after a considerable amount of consumers have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the defective product. Some tire manufacturers and designers know that their product is defective, but still continue to make the product and sell it to consumers. Other manufacturers and drivers knowingly continue to make and sell defective products even when a safer alternative is only slightly more expensive. Therefore, victims of tire defects need attorneys who will not only recover maximum compensation on their behalf, but will hold the tire manufacturers and designers accountable by forcing them to provide a safer product to the general public.

When a tire is defective a blowout will usually take place. This will happen very quickly, which often leaves the driver without a safe way to stop the vehicle. As a result, a vehicle may take a sharp turn, flip, and overturn multiple times. Passengers in vehicles that are involved in these types of crashes are likely to suffer catastrophic injury or death. High speeds also make tire defects especially dangerous. A tire can be defective and dangerous, and cause a blowout, in a number of ways, including:

  • Adhesion Failures
  • Aged Tires
  • Belt Separations
  • Mismatched Tires
  • Misplaced Tires
  • Tire Construction
  • Tire Design Defects
  • Tire Manufacturing Defects
  • Tire Shredding
  • Tire Tread Separation
  • Used Tires
  • Valve Stem Defects

The Kansas City tire defect attorneys at the Krause & Kinsman Law Firm represent consumers who have the right to seek recourse through the courts. Our attorneys conduct a full investigation into the defective tire and the company that placed the tire in to the public for use. Although not a conclusive list, our attorneys will bring suits against some of the biggest tire manufacturers and designers including, Michelin, B.F. Goodrich, Uniroyal, Kelly Springfield, Firestone, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Cooper, Dunlap, and Continental.

There is not excuse for selling a defectively designed or manufactured tire. There is also no excuse for a manufacturer or designer to put their company’s profits ahead of the safety and trust of the consumers of their products. If you or a loved one has been injured, our attorneys will fight with you to recover maximum compensation and to hold the companies accountable that did not put your safety first. Catastrophic accidents can present severe and life-long difficulties to their victims who often face extremely expensive medical bills, the need for ongoing care and rehabilitation, missed time from work, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Let our attorneys provide you with aggressive representation to seek compensation for your medical care, expenses, and trauma. Our firm will advance all expenses for your case and protect your rights. We don’t get paid unless we recover on your behalf. Call us today for a free consultation.

Our Reputation

The Krause & Kinsman Law Firm is made up of some of the nation’s foremost legal minds in the mass-tort field. That’s why our clients & co-counsel partners choose us.

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, and Co-Chair of the Law & Briefing Committee in MDL 2846:

In Re: Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in MDL 2974:

In Re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in MDL 2924:

In Re: Zantac (Ranitidine) Products Liability Litigation

Along with the aforementioned MDLs,

Plaintiff’s Counsel has prosecuted thousands of cases across other Multi-District Litigations and Mass-Torts, including:

MDL No. 3043:

Acetaminophen ASD/ADHD Product Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2753:

Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2782:

Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation

MCL No. 627:

In Re: Physiomesh Litigation, MCL

MCL No. 633:

In Re: Prolene Hernia System Mesh Litigation

MDL No. 2750:

Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2641:

Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2326:

In Re: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2606:

Benicar (Olmesartan) Product Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2666:

In Re: Forced Air Warming Devices Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2591:

Syngenta AG MIR162 Corn Litigation

MDL No. 2936:

In Re: Smity’s/CAM2303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MCL No. 630:

In Re: Proceed Mesh Litigation

MDL No. 2543:

In Re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation

MDL No. 2004:

In Re: Mentor Corp. ObTape Transobturator Sling Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2187:

In Re: C. R. Bard, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2325:

In Re: American Medical Systems, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2327:

In Re: Ethicon, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2387:

In Re: Coloplast Corp. Pelvic Support Systems Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 251:

In Re: Neomedic Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

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The Krause & Kinsman Law Firm is one of the nation’s leading mass-tort & personal-injury law firms. The founding partners, Adam & Robert, have been selected to serve on steering committees for some of the largest pharmaceutical mass-tort cases.

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