Tire Blowout Accident Lawyers Chicago

According to Michelin, more than 23,000 motor vehicle accidents and nearly 550 deaths occur each year on U.S. roadways due to tire blowouts. In fact, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute reports that tire blowouts are among the top leading vehicle defects, just behind brake system defects.

At Pfaff & Gill, Ltd., our experienced car accident lawyers are dedicated to aggressively defending the rights of those who have been injured in tire blowout accidents – or any other type of auto accident – in Chicago and throughout the Illinois area. We encourage injured parties to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation evaluation of their potential case with one of our leading Chicago tire blowout injury lawyers today.

Our well-respected legal team is headed by Bruce Pfaff, one of only two attorneys in Illinois to win four settlements over $10 million for his clients (the highest of which was $30 million).

Causes of Tire Blowouts

On average, tires that are properly installed, aligned and maintained can easily drive between 60,000 and 80,000 miles before they start deteriorating. When tire failure does occur, it can be due to the negligence of a manufacturer, mechanic and/or driver – or due to other causes.

In the broadest terms, a tire blowout will occur when some factor causes the tire to lose air and become unable to support the vehicle's weight. Such factors may include:

Excessive vehicle weights (particularly when vehicles are hauling more than they should)
Hitting a curb
Improper tire installation
Manufacturing defects
Normal wear and tear
Poor tire maintenance
Running over glass, other debris and/or potholes
Speeding (especially when it's hot out, tires are badly worn and/or a vehicle is overloaded)
Under-inflated tires

In the event of a tire blowout, it's vital that drivers don't slam on the breaks or steer the car wildly. Instead, they should slightly accelerate and hold the steering wheel straight to stabilize the vehicle. Once the car is stable, drivers should pull it off the road and slowly decelerate.

The best way to prevent tire failure is to properly maintain tires, drive within the speed limits and not overload a vehicle. Should a driver run over something in the road (whether it be an animal, glass, pothole, etc.), they should have their tires inspected immediately to check for any damage that may result in a serious tire blowout accident.

Tire Blowout Lawsuits & Compensation

If you or a loved one has been injured in a tire blowout accident, or if your loved one has died due to tire failure, you will likely be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, property damage, permanent disabilities, and pain and suffering.

The personal injury attorneys at Pfaff & Gill, Ltd. are committed to conducting thorough investigations in tire blowout cases to determine what caused the accident. We fight zealously to make sure all responsible parties are held accountable for their actions and that you and your family recover the compensation you deserve. To discuss the details of your tire blowout case, contact Pfaff& Gill, Ltd. Today. We offer FREE case evaluations to determine if we can help you.

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Vehicle Related Cases

Causes: Seat Belt Injuries - Tire Blow Out - Seat Back Failure - Sudden Unintended Acceleration

Personal Injuries

Birth Injuries

Medical Malpractice and Neglijence

Defective Products

Unsafe Products

Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

Firm News

Bruce Pfaff recently reached a $9,000,000 settlement in a product liability case with the manufacturer of a garage door that catastrophically failed and trapped a 4-year-old boy under the door. Read more.
Bruce Pfaff recently co-authored an article in the CBA Record entitled, "The Right to Submit Questions to Jurors."

Awards & Ratings

Bruce Pfaff has been named one of Chicago's Best Lawyers in the 2010 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of personal injury ligation, product liability litigation, and medical malpractice law. Best Lawyers® is considered the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Bruce Pfaff is currently ranked one of the Top 100 Illinois Lawyers by Super Lawyers and The American Trial Lawyers’ Association
Super Lawyers selected both Michael Gill and Matthew Ports as Rising Stars in Illinois - the top lawyers under 40 years old.
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin has recognized Michael Gill as one of its “40 Lawyers Under 40 To Watch”
Bruce Pfaff has the highest possible ratings given by Martindale Hubbell (“A.V.”) and AVVO.com (“10.0 Superb”)
Michael Gill is rated “9.2 Superb” by AVVO.com and "A.V." by Martindale Hubbell
The Leading Lawyers Network recognizes both Bruce Pfaff and Michael Gill as among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois in the areas of Personal Injury law and Professional Malpractice law.

Verdicts & Settlements

R.B. v. Garage Door Manufacturer $9,000,000 settlement for the family of a 4-year-old boy who suffered brain injuries after being trapped under a garage door.
L.C. V. Ford Motor Co.
$14,500,000 verdict for a woman who became paraplegic when her 1991 Ford Explorer was rear ended.
K.B. v. Kim
$30,000,000 jury verdict for a six-year-old girl who suffered cerebral palsy due to a delayed emergency cesarean section delivery.
D.B. v. Advocate Medical Group, S.C.
$10,500,000 jury verdict for a 72-year-old woman who suffered an above knee amputation of her leg due to a failure of the emergency room doctor to diagnose bacterial cellulites.

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