Is the tire manufacturer liable for a tire failure?

The tire manufacturer may be liable for a tire failure in Maryland if the manufacturer could have reasonably foreseen the danger posed by the defective tire. According to Maryland’s Tire Failure Law (Md. Code Ann. Transportation § 21-1207), a tire manufacturer may be held liable for damages occurring from a tire failure when the failure was caused by a defect in the tire’s design or manufacture. The law typically holds the manufacturer responsible for manufacturing or design defects when the tire was defective at the time it left the manufacturer’s control, regardless of how it was handled or maintained after that point. The manufacturer must also demonstrate that the tire could not have been reasonably foreseen to cause the damage. To be held liable, the tire manufacturer must have been aware that a reasonable tire of the same type could present a hazard or danger to safety if exposed to normal use or handling. If the tire can be proven to contain a flaw that could not have been reasonably foreseen, the manufacturer will likely be responsible for the costs associated with the tire failure.

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