Car Accidents Caused by Defective Tires and Tire Blowouts

 

Car accidents can be caused by many different factors, including driver negligence and others. In some cases, accidents result from defective tires when a tire blowout occurs and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle he or she is driving.

Each year, hundreds of people are killed in the U.S. because of defective or worn tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 738 people were killed in car accidents caused by tire problems in 2017 alone.

Tire safety is something that should not be overlooked. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to regularly check their tires, which could result in blowouts and accidents. When a driver or vehicle owner causes an accident because of worn tires that fail, the driver or owner can be found liable for the losses caused to others injured in the resulting collision. The injuries and property damage caused by driving with unsafe tires can be extensive.

There have also been numerous instances involving unsafe or defective tires that have defects even when the tires are new. Some of these defects have led to massive recalls in the past following accidents.

If you have sustained serious injuries in an accident caused by bad tires, you should talk to an experienced attorney at Hutzler Law to learn about the rights that you might have.

 Common Causes of a Tire Blowout Accident

Some of the most common causes of a tire blowout accident include the following:

• Overloading
• Defects in the roads
• Tire punctures
• Sharp debris in the road
• Defective tires
• Underinflated or overinflated tires
• Worn, bald tires

Overloading is a common cause of semi-truck tire blowouts, but it can also cause blowouts in overloaded passenger vehicles. If the weight capacity of a vehicle is exceeded, the increased pressure placed on the tires can result in a blowout. The driver might then lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

Since large semi trucks have 18 tires, the driver might maintain control of the truck. However, the tire debris can fly out from under the truck and collide into the windshield of a passenger car, causing a serious truck accident.

Poorly maintained roads that have obstacles and potholes can cause tires to blow. When a motorist drives over a pothole, the edges can cause the tire pressure to abruptly change. This change can then increase the stress on the tire walls and cause a blowout to occur.

Punctures in a tire might not immediately be noticed by drivers. If a driver runs over a nail or other small object in the road, the tire can slowly leak air until the tire is underinflated. The tire walls may then have more pressure placed on them and cause them to blow.

Debris in the road can also cause tire-related accidents. If something lying in the road is sharp, a driver might drive over it, causing the tire walls to be punctured and the tire to blow out immediately.

When people purchase new tires, they do so with the belief that their tires will be safe and perform well. However, manufacturers issue defective tire recalls each year. Many different types of defects can happen during the manufacturing process. When those defects cause tires to fail and accidents to happen, the victims can file claims for their defective tire accidents against the companies.

Tire-related car accidents can also happen when people drive with over or under-inflated tires. Failing to inflate tires enough or overinflating them can place too much pressure on different areas of the tires, resulting in failures and accidents. People can check the air pressure in their tires with a gauge and should ensure that they inflate their tires to the manufacturers’ specifications.

Finally, some motorists continue to drive on tires long past their safe life cycles. If you drive on tires with worn treads or bald spots, you have a much greater risk of having a blowout and causing an accident.

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About Hutzler Law PLLC

Motor vehicle accidents are common occurrences in Arizona and result in thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. The Arizona Department of Transportation reports that in 2018 alone, 127,056 crashes were reported to law enforcement in the state. Out of those crashes, 28.73% resulted in injuries and 0.72% resulted in fatalities, injuring 53,376 people and killing 1,010. More needs to be done to reduce the number of accidents. According to a report from the Center for Internet & Society at Stanford Law School, 90% of car accidents are caused at least in part by human error.

If you have been injured in a car accident seek the advice of a car accident attorney. In Phoenix contact Hutzler Law PLLC. In the Phoenix AZ area call (602) 730-4530 or visit us at HutzlerLaw.com

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