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Defective tires are responsible for thousands of motor vehicle accidents, injuries and fatalities each year in this country. Many Americans are unaware of the magnitude of the defective tire problem in this country. Tens of millions of tires have been recalled because of defects in the past decade. Several million of these recalled tires are still in use on cars, SUVs and light trucks Americans drive in every day.

Defective tires are those that are over six years old, tires with tread separation, blowouts and tire or rim explosions. Tires that were manufactured or processed in China have also been involved in massive recalls in recent years. The quality control in China is not nearly as strictly monitored as in this country. However, many tire recalls are for American-make tires from well-known tire companies such as Firestone, Cooper, Dunlop and B.F. Goodrich.

If a defective tire caused an accident resulting in property damage, injuries or fatalities, the consumer has a legal right to take action against the tire’s manufacturer and/or distributor.

If you live in Minneapolis, Minnesota or the surrounding area and you or someone you care about was injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident that was caused by a defective tire, please contact an experienced defective tire attorney at The Cochran Firm's Minneapolis, Minnesota office today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.

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