Rip Andrews and David Marsh settled a products liability case growing out of a car wreck that occurred when a Texas family was driving through Alabama on I-20. The crash occurred when a rear tire of the large SUV the family was riding in suffered a tread/belt separation; that, in turn, led to the SUV rolling over on the road. The case focused on both manufacturing and design problems with the tire and the SUV’s lack of a stability control system. Five children were hurt in the wreck. The oldest child suffered permanent brain injuries.
Tire Blowouts On 18-Wheelers Explained
You've probably seen the shredded tire treads scattered along the highway. Those aren't just road debris. They're evidence of tire blowouts on commercial trucks, and they happen far more often than they should. When an 18-wheeler loses a tire at highway speed, it's...