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Steve Kherkher - May 15, 2026
Summer in Texas means road trips, family vacations, long highway drives, and increased traffic across Houston and surrounding areas. From Interstate 10 and Highway 59 to long stretches of rural Texas roads, millions of drivers depend on their vehicles, and especially their tires, to keep them safe. But when a tire fails unexpectedly, the results can be catastrophic.
At Kherkher Garcia, our Houston tire defect lawyers help victims of serious vehicle accidents involving defective products and dangerous auto components. If you are searching for a Houston tire defect litigation attorney, here is what you should know about tire failures, injury risks, and your legal rights.
Tire blowouts, tread separations, and other dangerous tire defects contribute to serious accidents every year across Texas. In many cases, these incidents are not simply “bad luck” or normal wear and tear. Some crashes are linked to defective tire design, manufacturing problems, or failures within the tire itself.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 500 fatalities occurred in 2024 due to tire-related accidents. That means hundreds, or even thousands, of victims and families affected by accidents, injuries, and loss of life.
When tire manufacturers fail consumers by allowing dangerous products to reach the market, they should be held accountable. For injured drivers and families, understanding product liability law and knowing when a defective tire may have contributed to a crash is critical.
Texas summers create especially dangerous conditions for tires that are defective. Extreme heat can place enormous stress on tires, particularly during:
Houston drivers regularly face pavement temperatures far above normal air temperatures. Heat buildup inside a tire can weaken internal components and increase the risk of blowouts or tread separation. This risk is amplified when there are design or manufacturing defects.
Summer travel also means more vehicles on Texas roads, which increases the chances that a sudden tire failure could lead to a multi-vehicle collision.
Not every tire failure results from driver negligence or poor maintenance. Some accidents involve dangerous tire defects that place consumers at risk. Common tire defects include:
Tread separation occurs when the outer tread of the tire peels away from the tire body. This often occurs suddenly, and without warning. This can cause:
Tread separation is especially dangerous for SUVs, trucks, and larger vehicles.
A blowout occurs when a tire suddenly bursts or loses pressure rapidly. Blowouts often happen due to:
At highway speeds, a blowout can cause devastating accidents within seconds.
Weaknesses or flaws in the sidewall may result in bulges, cracking, or sudden tire failure.
The bead helps seal the tire against the wheel rim. Defects in this area can cause rapid air loss or instability. Tire bean failure explosions can cause catastrophic accidents.
Improper tire materials or poor manufacturing processes may increase the likelihood of premature tire deterioration or failure. Defective rubber can lead to blowouts and increases the risk of dry rot.
Tire failures can occur for several reasons, and determining the exact cause often requires detailed investigation. Some potential contributing factors are widely recognized, which is why organizations like the NHTSA set safety standards. Potential contributing factors include:
In some cases, multiple factors may contribute to the failure.
When a tire fails at highway speed, drivers may lose control almost instantly. In some accidents, tires or debris also pose hazards to other vehicles nearby. Common accidents linked to defective tires include:
Victims may suffer life-changing injuries, particularly when vehicles overturn or collide at high speeds.
Tire-related crashes often cause severe injuries because of the sudden and violent nature of the accident. This is even more dangerous in urban areas where a single vehicle defect can affect numerous other vehicles nearby. Injuries that are common in these accidents include:
Many drivers assume that a tire failure is simply part of a normal accident claim. However, defective tire cases may involve product liability law as well as traditional accident law. This can significantly change the legal issues involved.
Product liability law allows injured consumers to pursue claims when dangerous or defective products cause harm. In tire defect litigation, claims may involve allegations including:
Large manufacturers often aggressively defend these cases, making early investigation extremely important. Another complexity to these claims is that more than one party may be liable. Potentially responsible parties may include:
These cases often require technical investigation and expert analysis to determine whether the tire itself failed because of a defect.
Families who lose a loved one in a tire defect crash may have legal rights under Texas wrongful death laws. Depending on the circumstances, claims may involve:
Wrongful death claims may seek compensation for:
Defective tire cases often require extensive investigation, engineering analysis, and aggressive litigation against large corporations and manufacturers. At Kherkher Garcia, we help injured consumers and families pursue claims involving dangerous and defective products, including catastrophic vehicle accidents linked to tire failures.
Our team has the skills and resources to investigate the cause of tire failures, preserve critical evidence, and identify responsible parties. We also work with engineering and accident experts to maximize compensation for injured victims and families. We understand how devastating these crashes can be, and we are prepared to fight for accountability when dangerous products place Texas drivers at risk.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a suspected tire defect or blowout, contact Kherkher Garcia right away. Schedule a free consultation with a Houston tire defect litigation attorney to learn more about your rights and options. Start now by calling 713-333-1030, or submit our website contact form.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorneys Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia Jr., who have more than 50 years of combined legal experience championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
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