How Do You Test Tire Tread With a Coin?

The condition of the tire tread on your vehicle can mean the difference between life, death, or serious injury. Every year, approximately 33,000 Americans are injured in tire-related accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association. Fortunately, such accidents can be prevented if you regularly check tire tread depth and change your tires if they’re not in optimal condition.

If you’ve been injured in a tire-related car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the experienced car accident lawyers at Munley Law.

Tire Tread Basics

What Is Tire Tread?

The tire tread is the part of the tire’s surface that touches the road. It’s designed to ensure  your vehicle maintains its grip on the road as you drive, whether accelerating, braking or turning. The surface of a tread is made up of four components: ribs, grooves, tread blocks, […]

What Does a Voluntary Recall Mean?

When a dangerous product is introduced onto store shelves, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can force companies to remove it from the market. However, many companies don’t wait for the FDA to act. Instead, they choose to issue voluntary recalls, proactively removing products they believe could pose risks to consumers.

These voluntary recalls serve as a safety mechanism in our consumer protection system. While the FDA oversees the process, companies can initiate recalls for any potential safety concern, whether a manufacturing defect, contamination risk, or design flaw could harm consumers. This proactive approach protects public safety and helps companies manage liability and maintain consumer trust.

Understanding how voluntary recalls work is essential for consumers. Whether you’ve purchased a recalled product or been injured by one, knowing your rights and the proper steps to take can significantly improve your safety and help you obtain any compensation you may be entitled to. […]

Defective Products and Consumer Rights

Consumers have the right to expect the products they purchase to be safe and function as advertised. Yet, in 2023, more than 750 million defective products were recalled across the United States. Defective products can cause serious injury to consumers, whether it is a kitchen appliance that overheats and causes burns or a toy that is unsafe due to a choking hazard.

Defects in everyday products raise important questions about product safety, consumer rights, product liability, and what legal protections are in place to hold product manufacturers accountable. If you suffered injuries caused by a defective product, it is important to understand your rights and the steps to take to recover damages.

Understanding Product Liability

Product liability is the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of products for any injuries caused to consumers by their products. […]

What Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a federal regulatory agency that protects consumers by establishing safety standards and taking corrective action when products pose an unreasonable risk to the public.

The CPSC’s rules help protect consumers, but accidents can still happen. If a product injured you, the company may have violated safety regulations.

Compensation may be available in these circumstances. Learn more by contacting our product liability team at Munley Law for a free consultation.

What Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission?

The CPSC was established on October 24, 1972. Its umbrella statute is the Consumer Product Safety Act.

The overall purpose of the CPSC is to minimize injuries and illnesses to consumers resulting from the use of a dangerous consumer product. The CPSC achieves this goal in various ways. […]

What Are the Tire Requirements for Commercial Trucks?

Truck tires play a vital role in a commercial vehicle’s safety, directly impacting braking, steering, and driving performance. However, over time, tires can wear down and become hazardous, putting everyone on the road at risk. Commercial truck drivers and owners must comply with strict tire regulations to ensure safety. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident where tire failure was a factor, it’s essential to understand how tire maintenance and safety standards may have been violated.

Federal Commercial Truck Tire Safety Standards

Federal Commercial Truck Tire Safety Standards are in place to prevent accidents caused by tire failures. These regulations include minimum tread depth requirements to ensure proper traction, tire pressure monitoring rules to avoid under-inflation, and specific regulations for steer axle tires to provide stability. 

Additionally, retread tires must meet strict safety guidelines to reduce the risk of blowouts. […]