Get Help from an Orangeburg, South Carolina, Law Firm

If you've been injured due to a tire defect, contact Lanier & Burroughs, LLC, to learn more about your legal rights. At the Orangeburg law firm of Lanier & Burroughs, LLC, our lawyers who help clients throughout the Lowcountry.

Finding Out Who Is at Fault for Your Injuries

Any product sold to consumers for their use is supposed to be safe. Even if a product comes without a written warranty or with a warranty that attempts to limit the manufacturer's responsibility, manufacturers can still often be successfully sued for defects.

A Reputation for Excellence

Lanier & Burroughs, LLC, founding partner Lewis C. Lanier is AV* rated through the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating process, reflecting the high esteem in which he is held by other members of the legal profession in South Carolina.

Mr. Lanier has over 30 years of experience as an attorney and is joined by partner Shane Morris Burroughs and associate Charles J. McCutchen.

Together, they have extensive experience helping people recover compensation for personal injuries, including those caused by defective tires and other defective products.

Compensation for the Range of Possible Injuries

If you've been injured by defective tires, you face many current and future costs and hardships for which you may be able to get compensation under South Carolina law. You may be entitled to receive compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Negative effects on your marital relationship

We Don't Get Paid Unless You Do

At Lanier & Burroughs, LLC, we take all tire defect cases - as well as all other auto accident cases - on a contingency fee basis. That means we collect no fees from you unless you receive compensation for your injuries.

We also offer free initial consultations. Contact us today to discuss your case.

Protecting Consumers Against Unsafe Tires

In recent years, tire manufacturers have come under a lot of scrutiny. High-profile recalls have made consumers concerned about the safety of their tires. Tire blowouts, tread separation and other defect-related incidents can cause serious auto accidents leading to major injuries like:

• Head injuries
• Neck injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burns
• Paralysis

Tire defects can also cause significant damage to people's cars and other vehicles.

Contact Lanier & Burroughs, LLC, to discuss your personal injury case for tire defects.

Orangeburg Auto Defect Attorney

Investigating Serious Accidents for Tire Defects

It happens in an instant. Something causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle; it swerves; the driver tries to correct it; the vehicle starts to rollover. If this scenario sounds familiar, you should consult an experienced attorney. All too often, accidents that are perceived to have been caused by a tire blowout or other factors, were in fact caused by defects in the tire. When tires fail, tragic accidents, injuries, and fatalities result.

At the law office of Lanier & Burroughs Link to Firm Overview, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, our lawyers help accident victims and their families find answers following a serious accident. If you believe that a tire defect may be to blame for the wreck, we are here to help. Contact our personal injury lawyers for experienced car accident representation in South Carolina.

Car, Truck, and SUV Accidents Caused by Defective Tires

Tire defects are the root of many accidents, especially SUV rollovers and van rollovers due to the vehicles' high center of gravity. But the question many of our clients have is: how could this happen? The most common forms of tire defects that cause accidents involve tire tread separation or tire belt separation. When the tread or belts separate, the tire does not function properly. When a tire is moving at highway speeds, the tire can quickly lose pressure or the tread can shift and wrap around the core. In either instance, the tire is no longer safe for the vehicle and the vehicle is vulnerable to rolling over.

As experienced personal injury and product liability attorneys, we can represent clients in tire defect claims resulting from car accidents , motorcycle accidents, semi-truck accidents and rollovers, and other motor vehicle accidents that occur on South Carolina streets and highways. Tire defect cases, like all product liability claims, can be complicated. We have the experience, knowledge and trial skills needed to recover compensation for injuries and deaths caused by tire failures and tire blowouts caused by defective tires.

What Leads to a Tire Defect?

Poor tire design or negligent manufacturing of tires can cause the tread or belts to separate. When tires are manufactured, an adhesive mixture is used to get the rubber to stick to the metal part of the tire. When expired adhesives are used or other materials (dirt, rust, moisture, etc.) make their way into the adhesive mixture, they can cause the adhesive to be ineffective. As a result the rubber splits away from the metal and the tread separates from the inside out. Separation of the tread or belts can cause the tire to slip which can result in a car accident or sport utility vehicle (SUV) rollover.

Many major tire companies, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, and Uniroyal have recalled tires because of manufacturing or design defects.

Was Your Accident Caused by a Defective Tire?

Our Orangeburg attorneys work with leading experts in the field to uncover the cause of the accident. With thorough analysis of the vehicle, the tires and the accident scene, it can often be determined if a tire defect or other auto defect was to blame. When it is determined that a defective tire contributed to the accident, our South Carolina law firm can help you determine how to move forward. In certain cases, we may be able to hold the tire manufacturer, automobile manufacturer, or other responsible parties accountable in a product liability lawsuit.

We Don't Get Paid Unless You Do

At Lanier & Burroughs, LLC, we take all tire defect cases, as well as other product liability and car accident cases, on a contingency fee basis. That means we collect no attorney fees or costs from you unless you receive compensation for your injuries.

Contact an Experienced South Carolina Lawyer

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal rollover accident, our lawyers can represent you in a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation for the lost income and other economic damages. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, such as a spinal cord injury, head injury, or other traumatic injury, we can help you pursue personal injury compensation following an accident caused by a defective tire or other defective car part.

If your family has been affected by an accident in South Carolina, and you don't know the cause of the accident, we'll get the answers you need for peace of mind. Contact our Orangeburg law office to speak with a skilled attorney.

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