Product liability claims involving a car tyre

A car is entirely reliant on its tyres, as they are the only part that is in contact with the road. For a tyre to develop a fault, then, can be highly dangerous, and if that should lead to a road accident or personal injury, it could also result in a product liability claim being made against the tyre manufacturer.

In the UK, tyres should be well-constructed, able to maintain an appropriate pressure over the range of temperatures they will be exposed to, and - as a tread depth of 1.6mm is the legal minimum - should have treads deep enough to stay well above this minimum for a reasonable length of time.

A 2004 survey found that many second-hand tyres were being sold that are unsuitable for use. Depending on what it is that makes them unsuitable for use, claims for car accidents with these tyres may be against the manufacturer or the trader.

One consumer recently drew our attention to his faulty tyres, whose treads had been lifting away from the tyre carcass, making it likely that his car would suffer a puncture or worse. As he was in the fortunate situation of having suffered neither injury nor loss, there was no claim to make in his case, but it may have been a narrow escape.

If, as in this case, a fault is spotted before it leads to problems, the tyre should be replaced. However, if a faulty tyre does cause an accident or a personal injury, and it can be shown that the tyre itself had a flaw in its design or production process that led to the incident, a product liability claim may be the appropriate response.

Making a 100% compensation claim
If you have been involved in an incident where a product was at fault, YouClaim can help determine whether are eligible to make a claim for compensation. If so, we can help you to find the right personal injury solicitor for your case.

With YouClaim, you will have no costs to pay, and will receive 100% compensation in a successful case. You will be supported at all times by the in-depth knowledge and expertise of legal firms covered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who will be able to discuss your case without legal jargon.

Beginning your product liability claim could not be simpler. Our team of advisors is ready to speak to you on 0800 10 757 95, chat with you online, or call you at a convenient time if you complete our call-back form. We look forward to lending you our assistance.