Tire Blows Outs and Bent Rims

Driving the roads of the country, many motorists look to the side of the road and see the remnants of blown out tires lying in the shoulder. What many motorists do not realize is how serious and dangerous these blown out tires can be when they come from a commercial truck. Blown out tires can result in collisions between trucks and motor vehicles, leading to serious injuries and sometimes even death. AAA, the Foundation for Traffic Safety, reports that the number one road debris on our nation’s highways are blow out tire remnants. AAA also estimates that highway debris causes over 25,000 accidents and at least 100 deaths each year.

Blown Out Tire Causes

Blown out tires, bent rims, burning treads, and much more can cause major accidents on the roads of the nation. Blown out tires can occur with very little wear and tear or mileage on the tires and can occur with little to no warning at all. Truckers are the most notorious motorists to drive on bent rims after driving on numerous tires without any concern for the rim whatsoever. Other causes of tire blow outs, bent rims, and burnt treads include the following:

• Tread separation
• High speeds
• High temperatures
• Rotten spare tires
• The wrong size tires for the vehicle
• Under inflated tires

Liability

Liability in tire blow out truck accident cases can fall on one or more entities. Liable parties can include the truck driver for not checking the wear and tear or pressure of the tires, the trucking company for not performing the same tasks, the tire manufacturer, the truck manufacturer, and sometimes even the inspection station for giving a dangerous truck a passing grade. The plaintiff’s attorney will need to prove that the defendant in the case had a duty of reasonable care to the plaintiff and that that duty was breached, resulting in the accident and subsequent injuries.

Injuries and Compensation

Victims of blown tires commercial truck accidents can suffer from a slew of injuries including but not limited to the following:

• Broken bones
• Concussion
• Coma
• Head trauma
• Severed limbs
• Respiratory problems

Victims of these types of accidents can sue the truck driver and/or the trucking company for one or more of the following:

• Medical bills
• Hospital bills
• Loss of wages
• Repair costs
• Legal fees
• Court fees
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

How Truck Accident Lawyers Help

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a commercial truck accident caused by tires blowing out, bent rims, burnt treads or other tire related problems contact an attorney immediately. A blown tire commercial truck attorney will be able to acquire all of the evidence needed to help prove that the defendant in the case is liable or negligent for the accident. The attorney will also be able to lighten some of the burden associated with filing a lawsuit against another party, especially if the victim is still suffering from injuries incurred from the accident.