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11/11/2008
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Firestone settles case with paralyzed college student alleging defective Firestone tire caused crash

According to published reports, Firestone has settled a case with a college student who was paralyzed after his Firestone tires detreaded.

The college student had purchased a remodeled SUV from a seller who equipped it with four Firestone radial tires.  The front left tire detreaded, and the vehicle rolled over and crashed.

The student sued Firestone, alleging products liability claims and failure to warn of the dangers of aging tires.  Evidence showed that the tires had been made by Firestone in the first several weeks of 1990 and then stored in air-vented storage until being installed in the vehicle in 2005.

The case settled for a confidential amount.

The picture to the left shows an example of a safety feature (a belt wedge) that many tire manufacturers either do not use or don't use enough of in order to save money and increase profit (and increase the dangers to their customers).

Injured in an auto accident or by a defective tire?

The product liability attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom frequently handle wrongful death, auto accidents, and product liablity cases.  Call toll free 877.724.7800.

About our law firm

Our law firm is based in Houston, Texas.  We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases across the State of Texas and beyond.  Both partners are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

To read more about the firm, or to request an appointment with one of the firm's attorneys, please visit our main website at

www.vbattorneys.com

Want to read more about Texas accident and injury law?

Please take a moment to read the following articles:

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3.  Five things that could wreck your Texas car or truck accident case

4.  The insurance company wants me to give a statement - what should I do?

5.  How to beat the insurance companies at their own game - ask these 5 questions

6.  Do I need a lawyer for my car or truck accident case?

7.  What to do immediately if you are involved in a Texas car or truck accident


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