Defective Tires and Auto Accidents
When most people think of auto accidents, they most likely think about the driver of one vehicle being either wholly or mainly at fault. In most automobile accident cases, one of the drivers is at fault. However, some auto accidents are tragically fated to occur due to defective automotive parts. These defects might happen in the design stage, the manufacturing stage, the marketing stage, or some combination thereof. Still, their mere existence made the automobile unforeseeably unsafe to drive – in essence, a ticking time bomb. Among the automotive products we rely most on, our tires are essential; tires are the only things separating thousands of pounds of steel and glass traveling at high speed from the pavement below. As consumers, we have every right to expect that the tires we purchase are safe to use for their intended purposes, up to the point where they show signs of wear and tear that manufacturers suggest the tires need replacing. When tires are defective, the results can include severe and even fatal car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents. Common Tire Defects As stated above, tire defects can occur in the design, manufacturing, marketing, or any part of tire development. If you have had an experience with a tire defect, you might be eligible for compensation. A car accident lawyer will identify the nature of the fault and take action against the party or parties responsible for the flaw that caused the accident. In product liability cases, it is generally not necessary for a lawyer to demonstrate specific acts of negligence as the presence of the defect is sufficient evidence of negligence. Instead, they will need to show is that the flaw was the cause of the accident and the defect did not result from the misuse of the product. Common tire defects include: Tire sidewall defects: Defects in the tire’s sidewall, resulting in either faulty design or manufacture, can result in unexpected blowout or collapse. Premature tread wear: Premature tread wear can be a sign of a manufacturing flaw. Tire rim defects: Defects in multi-piece tire rims can result in the explosion of a tire. Faulty tire bead: If the tire bead fails, the tire can separate from the wheel, leading to an accident. Sometimes, a company might use poor-quality materials to construct a tire, leading to a blowout or explosion. Whatever the defect, you can expect that our attorneys will determine the cause and the party or parties responsible. Seek Compensation for Auto Accidents With Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton At the law firm of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton, our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience and a long history of success in handling the full range of product liability cases, including cases involving defective tires and auto accidents. Our defective product lawyers in Provo, Orem, Saratoga Springs, and West Jordan would be pleased to represent you if you have been injured in an accident caused by a defective tire. Contact one of our law offices today to arrange for a review of your auto accident case.
Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits: Damages for Birth Injuries
The lawyers of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton want to help the parents of Provo seek justice. When injuries affect your child, they affect the entire family, which is why our lawyers take great care in handling any cases that involve babies, toddlers, or young children who are injured or harmed in any way. Perhaps the most serious kinds of cases involve injuries sustained at birth. Birth injury lawsuits often feel more urgent since these kinds of incidents have long-term and even lifelong repercussions. Cerebral palsy, for instance, can lead to a great deal of difficulties. In many cases, these kinds of birth injuries are avoidable. About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy refers to problems with movement, posture, or muscle tone and development. These problems are linked to issues with the brain as a baby is developing or during the childbirth process. Cerebral palsy may be present for some time, but it may not be noticeable until later in infancy or early childhood. The Causes of Cerebral Palsy As noted above, the primary cause of cerebral palsy is issues with brain development. These causes may be linked to any of the following: Infections during pregnancy Infant infections outside of womb Fetal stroke (disruption of blood supply to brain) Asphyxia (disruption of oxygen during labor) Brain and head injuries The risks of cerebral palsy may be increased if the mother suffers from certain medical conditions, such as syphilis, chickenpox, German measles, and other kinds of bacterial or viral infections. Similarly, premature childbirth, low birth weight, and breech births increase the risk of cerebral palsy as well as other problems. Birth Injuries May Be the Result of Medical Negligence There are many different potential causes of cerebral palsy, as you can see above. A doctor or OB/GYN who is to attentive during a woman’s pregnancy or during the childbirth process can potentially cause a child to suffer from cerebral palsy. In these cases, a doctor’s actions may result in conditions that make cerebral palsy more likely. Similarly, the failure to address risk factors for cerebral palsy and other birth injuries needs to be taken seriously. The Challenges Faced By Children with Cerebral Palsy Children with cerebral palsy will face a number of challenges growing up. The condition can lead to a number of physical difficulties, such as stiff muscles, spasticity, poor muscle coordination, impaired motor skills, speech impediments, and difficulty walking. Some people with cerebral palsy also face issues with seizures, mental capacity, mental health issues, and issues with vision and hearing. Not only will these burdens be a hindrance to future growth and development, it can be a source of self-consciousness. Parents will sometimes need to seek the help of various medical professionals and therapists to address these matters in their children. The challenges will be lifelong. Do I Have a Birth Injury or Medical Malpractice Case? If you or your child’s pediatrician notice any signs of developmental problems or other issues, it’s important to speak with a lawyer about these circumstances. Given the many difficulties ahead, we can help hold the doctor or medical facility accountable if they were negligent and caused your child to suffer from cerebral palsy. Contact Our Team of Attorneys For more information about you legal rights following a serious birth injury, it’s of the utmost importance that you contact our team of medical malpractice lawyers today. The attorneys of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton will stand with you every step of the way.
The Dangers of Single-Vehicle and Multiple-Vehicle Car Accidents
The lawyers of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton have helped the people of Provo in their time of legal need. After serious auto accidents and collisions, our attorneys have always sought to provide clients with peace of mind that helps them through the litigation process. Accidents involving one vehicle and multiple vehicles can pose a number of dangers. Let’s take a moment right now to consider how single-vehicle auto accidents compare to multiple-vehicle auto accidents. Singe-Vehicle Auto Accidents Single-vehicle auto accident refer to collisions in which just one vehicle is involved. This means just a single car or motorcycle or truck that did not collide without another motor vehicle at all. Causes of Single-Vehicle Auto Accidents Some potential causes of single-vehicle auto accidents include: Drunk driving Speeding Poor road conditions Poor weather conditions Lack of road signs or signals Mechanical failure Defective tires Vehicle rollover Driver distraction Texting while driving Keep in mind that just because a single vehicle is involved in an accident doesn’t mean that a collision was the sole fault of the driver. Potential Dangers and Injuries in Single-Vehicle Auto Accidents While singe-vehicle collisions may seem less serious than multi-vehicle accidents, that is certainly not the case. Accidents with single vehicles can be just as serious as multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle strikes an object head-on at high speeds. Multiple-Vehicle Auto Accidents Multi-vehicle auto accidents refer to collisions that involved more than one vehicle. This could mean just two vehicles or even major pile-ups that clog a highway and involve many motorists. Causes of Multiple-Vehicle Accidents The causes of multiple-vehicle auto accidents are similar to the causes of single-vehicle auto accidents. The man issue to keep in mind is that with more vehicles on the road, there is more potential for something to go wrong, which means an increased risk of auto accidents. With regard to multi-vehicle collisions, other drivers need to remain attentive while on the road, which means signaling before changing lanes or turning, having brake lights and taillights that function properly, and so forth. Potential Dangers and Injuries in Multiple-Vehicle Accidents When more vehicles are involved in an accident, the risks of serious harm go up. There may be more injuries and more fatalities simply because of the increased number of parties involved. Such tragedies can be quite serious. How Our Attorneys Can Help If you or a loved one was involved in an auto accident that was the result of someone else’s negligent actions or inaction, it’s important to work with an attorney so that you can get the strong legal representation you deserve. Your attorney will fight to collect damages to cover injuries and medical bills from the accident, and to punish the negligent party for causing these hardships should it be warranted. Contact the Lawyers of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton To learn more about your legal rights following a serious auto accident or collision, it’s important that you contact our team of personal injury and wrongful death attorneys today. The lawyers of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton will fight for you and your loved ones in your time of legal need.