Polymer Expert Evaluates Source Of Allegedly Defective Tire Failure

ByVictoria Negron

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Updated onAugust 23, 2018

This case involves a woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle accident. While the woman was driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, her back tire failed, causing her to crash into the car behind her. The driver’s motorcycle used a tire with a spoked rim. After examination, it was determined that the tire was not defective, but rather, the loss of air from the rim may have attributed to the crash. Because of the unique nature of the wheel and rim, a rubber rim seal was placed on the rim to prevent chafing. It was also discovered in the examination that that rim seal completely detached from the air valve. An expert in polymerization was sought to review the case.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Please describe your experience with polymerization and/or manufacturing of motorcycle airtubes.

3. Will you be able to determine the potential effects the rim seal detaching from the air valve?

Expert Witness Response E-083080

inline imageI have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and have worked as a polymer chemist for about 35 years. I was part of a group that studied rubber products for military applications for about 7 years. I have worked for the US government, for universities, for privately held small businesses and for a medium-sized manufacturer of polymer products. I have worked as a consulting polymer chemist for 5+ years. I am familiar with polymerization of tire or inner tub rubber. With more information, I believe that I can determine the effects of the rim seal detaching from the air valve.

About the author

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron has extensive experience in journalism and thought leadership in the legal space, with a background crafting content, whitepapers, webinars, and current event articles pertaining to the role of expert witnesses in complex litigation matters. She is a skilled professional specializing in B2B product marketing and content marketing. Currently, she serves as an Enterprise Product Marketing Manager at Postman, and previously held the position of Technical Product Marketing Manager at Palantir Technologies, where she developed her skills in launch strategies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis.

Her expertise in content marketing was further refined during her tenure at the Expert Institute, where she progressed from a Marketing Writer to Senior Content Marketing Manager, and eventually to Associate Director of Content & Product Marketing. In these roles, she honed her abilities in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Educationally, Victoria holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Art, and Hispanic Studies from Hamilton College. Her diverse educational background and professional experience have equipped her with a robust skill set in product marketing, content development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

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