When a truck tire suddenly blows out, the driver may lose control, which can lead to pileup crashes and serious injuries. If you were harmed in a truck blowout accident, the legal team at Salango Law, PLLC can help. We can investigate the case, gather the evidence necessary to establish fault, and prove who is responsible for your injuries.
Dangers of Tire Blowouts
Tire blowouts can cause accidents for various reasons, including:
- Drivers lose control – Truck drivers can lose control of the vehicle. They might have difficulty steering, leading to swerving into other lanes and colliding with other motorists.
- Other drivers may overreact – Drivers may overreact when they see a tire suddenly burst, swerving into adjoining lanes. Sudden swerving, braking, or erratic maneuvers can increase the likelihood of a collision.
- Tire debris can go flying – Tire tread, rubber, and metal fragments can fly into the pathway of motorists, cracking their windshields, damaging their vehicles, and leading to additional swerving to avoid the incoming damage.
- Cargo can fall off – Amid all this swerving, the truck’s cargo can fall off. It can hit other drivers or cause the weight to shift in the truck, leading it to tip over.
Common Causes of Tire Blowouts
Tire blowouts can occur for many reasons, including:
- Poor tire maintenance: Many tire blowout accidents can be prevented when trucks are properly maintained. These accidents often occur when truck tires are bald or missing significant tire tread. Trucking companies know they need to replace tires frequently since they travel so many miles, but they might fail to do so. Lack of routine maintenance can lead to uneven tread wear, overinflation, or underinflation.
- Overloaded trucks: Overloaded trucks apply excessive stress on tires, increasing the likelihood of a blowout.
- Manufacturing defects: Tires can blow out due to manufacturing or design defects.
- Road hazards: Road hazards and potholes can cause tire blowouts. Glass and debris on the roadway can puncture tires, leading to blowout accidents.
Who Is Responsible for Truck Tire Blowout Accidents?
Various parties can be responsible for truck blowout accidents, depending on the circumstances. These parties might include:
- Truck drivers who skipped necessary inspections that could have revealed potential problems
- Trucking companies that failed to properly maintain their fleet
- Mechanics or maintenance providers who failed to replace or inspect tires
- Cargo loading companies that overload trucks
- Tire manufacturers are responsible for defective tires
- Government agencies that failed to maintain the roadway
Our legal team can get to the bottom of your case and identify all at-fault parties.
How to Prove Negligence in a Truck Blowout Accident
Proving fault in a truck accident caused by a tire blowout may require evidence, such as:
- Truck maintenance records
- Black box data
- Video footage
- Photos of the crash scene
- Electronic driving logs
- Reports by accident reconstruction experts
Call Today for Your Free Consultation with an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer
When someone else’s negligence causes your injury, you shouldn’t have to pay the consequences. The truck accident lawyers at Salango Law, PLLC, can help fight for your full and fair compensation. help. Call us today at (304) 342-0512 for a free case review.