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A Missouri defective tire/SUV rollover crash leaves two victims with serious personal injuries.

A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Rodney D. Todd, 38, of Coldwater, Mississippi, had a tire blow-out on Interstate 55 about three miles north of Steele, MO. The Tahoe ran off of the right side of the highway and overturned. Todd was taken to Pemiscot Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The occupant, Timothy A. Webster, 18, of Washington, Indiana, was air-lifted to Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee with severe personal injuries.

It is very fortunate that there weren’t any fatalities in this Missouri defective tire accident. I wish both the victims the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

A tire blow-out is one of the scariest things that can happen to a driver on the roadway. Tire tread separation at highway speeds can often cause the vehicle to overturn, like the Tahoe in this case. Rollover accidents are known for causing tragic injuries or even death.

This is a classic case of a defective tire and tire tread separation, which caused the Ford Explorer to travel off of the road and overturn. Dealing with defective tire cases, we are beginning to see more cases of tire failure due to a manufacturing or design defect long before the tread on the tire has deteriorated.

If a defective tire is proved to be the result of a manufacturing or design defect, then the injured parties would have a claim against the tire manufacturer for injury and damage compensation that include:

•Medical expenses
•Loss of wages
•Cost of physical therapy
•Funeral costs
•Mental stress and trauma
•Other damages relating to the accident

If you live in Missouri and you or someone you care about has been the victim of an auto accident caused by a defective tire, please contact David Payne Law to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an experienced defective tire attorney.

Contact David Payne at 417.847.7516 to discuss your legal rights and the options you have regarding your claim.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) has identified a Missouri man who died in a US-65 rollover accident as Stephen P. Bullock. According to a report from the MSHP, Bullock, 35, of Brighton, was traveling southbound on US Highway 65, about two miles north of Springfield, when his 2001 Ford Explorer suffered a tire blow-out. Bullock lost control, ran off of the roadway, and overturned several times. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Assistant Greene County Medical Examiner David Brown.

My heart goes out to the family of Stephen Bullock who was tragically killed in this Greene County rollover accident. I offer my deepest condolences to his loved ones. Please keep them in your prayers.

Tire failure, or tire tread separation, are among the most common auto product defects that can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. During a blow-out, it is very common for the driver to lose control of the vehicle and it is tough, even for skilled drivers, to correct the situation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 10,000 people die every year in rollover accidents across the U.S.

Get in touch with a reputable Missouri defective tire accident attorney at David Payne Law, LLC, who will be able to help determine whether the defective tire was the cause of the accident. The vehicle and the tire must be preserved in their current conditions so they can be looked over for evidence of defects and/or malfunctions.

If you live in Missouri and you or someone you care about has been the victim of an auto accident caused by a defective tire, please contact David Payne Law to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an experienced defective tire attorney.

Contact David Payne at 417.847.7516 to discuss your legal rights and the options you have regarding your claim.

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A Springfield, Missouri man suffered serious personal injuries in a defective tire accident that occurred on Missouri Highway 13, according to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

On July1, 2009, Malcolm, R. Murray, 32, of Springfield, MO lost control of his 2001 Ford Edge after a tire blew out about ten miles north of Springfield about 1:45 in the afternoon. Malcolm then skidded off the right side of the road and overturned several times. Malcolm was then transported to St. Johns Hospital by ambulance.

The results of tire tread separation can be disastrous. They frequently cause tire blowouts, like in this example with Malcolm and his Ford Edge, and they will cause the driver of the vehicle to lose control. When the tread of the tire and the belt separate from the inside of the tire, it results in serious crashes and even rollovers. These accidents frequently cause serious injuries and death to the occupants of the vehicle.

Victims, like Malcolm, and their families would be well-advised to retain the services of Missouri auto product liability lawyer David Payne. David would look into whether the tire was poorly designed or defective tire was the cause of the accident. The Ford’s tire manufacturer could be held liable for compensation if the tire is found to be defective or poorly designed.

If you or a loved one believes that a defective tire might have been responsible for your motor vehicle accident, please contact the law office of Missouri defective tire attorney David Payne.

Contact David Payne anytime online or at 417.847.7516 for a free consultation.David will give you the legal assistance that you need to figure out your options for compensation.

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Bridgstone/Firestone announced on June 30, 2009 that they are extending their October 2008 recall to include about 127,000 Firestone FR 380 tires that were manufactured from September 9, 2007 through July 2, 2008. The P235/75R15 tires in this defective tire recall could lead to vibration, groove cracking, tire tread separation, and loss of vehicle control.

Bridgestone will notify the owners of these tires and replace them at no cost to you. Bridgestone will also mount and balance the replacement tires at no additional charge, as well. Consumers who have questions about this defective tire recall can contact Bridgstone/Firestone at 1.800.465.1904 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1.888.327.4236.

Whether on passenger cars, motorcycles or a vast number of other vehicles, defective tires can have disastrous effects for the occupants of the vehicles, as well as their family and friends. No matter how much driving experience a driver has, when a tire fails, the driver has very little to zero control over their vehicles. These types of product liability issues can lead to rollover auto accidents, which can result in cataclysmic injuries or even deaths.

In cases where a defective tires cause serious personal injuries or deaths, the tire manufacturer or distributor could be held liable for the accident and the injuries resulting from it.

Injured victims and their families can acquire compensation to cover the following:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral expenses
• Medication costs
• Hospitalization or long-term care
• Loss of wages
• Other damages resulting from the accident

If you or a loved one has been injured or has died due to a tire defect, please contact defective tire attorney David Payne. David will fight for your rights and make sure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses caused by a defective tire.

Contact David Payne at 417.847.7516 for a free, comprehensive initial consultation regarding your product liability claim.

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I-44 SUV rollover accident results in serious personal injuries due to a tire tread separation defect. All four occupants of the vehicle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after the 2004 Ford Explorer, driven by Penny K. Grechus of Farmington, MO, blew a rear right tire and veered off the left side of the highway and overturned several times before coming to rest.

One of the passengers, Cassidy L. Cooper of Appleton City, MO, was ejected from the vehicle and taken to Phelps County Regional Medical Center along with Amanda K. Smith of Springfield, MO, and Julie M. Smith of Montrose, MO. Grechus was flown to Barnes Jewish Hospital.

It is fortunate that nobody suffered fatal personal injuries in this Missouri defective tire accident. I wish the four injured victims the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

A tire blow-out is one of the most alarming things that can happen to a driver on our Missouri roadways. Tire tread separation at highway speeds can often cause the vehicle to rollover like Explorer in this case. Rollover accidents normally cause devastating injuries or even deaths.

This is a classic case of tire failure and tire tread separation, which caused the Ford Explorer to travel off the roadway and overturn. Dealing with defective tire cases, we are beginning to see more cases of tire failure due to a manufacturing or design defect long before the tread on the tire has deteriorated. If a defective tire is proved to be the result of a manufacturing or design defect, then the injured parties would have a claim against the tire manufacturer for injury and damage compensation.

If you live in Missouri and you or someone you care about has been the victim of an auto accident caused by a defective tire, please contact David Payne Law to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an experienced defective tire attorney.

Contact David Payne at 417.847.7516 to discuss your legal rights and the options you have regarding your claim.

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