When a driver has a tire blowout it can increase the possibility of having a car accident because it suddenly makes the vehicle harder to steer and control. This is especially true when driving at high speeds on the interstate or in poor driving conditions like wet or slippery roads. Every year there are thousands of tire blowouts which can be attributed to one of several different causes that could have been prevented. Some of those causes include excessive wear, improper inflation, defective tires, or old tires.
Hundreds of People Killed Each Year in Accidents Caused by Defective Tires
According to a report by ABC News, the National Traffic Safety Board estimates that 400 to 500 people are killed every year after accidents caused by defective tires, old tires, and recalled tires. Earlier this year a church van accident on I-75 near Gainesville, Florida was caused when a rear tire experienced tread separation causing the driver of the van to lose control and crash. When tread separates from the tire it can wrap around the drive axle and cause loss of control. This van accident resulted in 2 deaths and a number of serious injuries to the passengers. It was discovered that the new tires on the church van had just been installed four months earlier even though those tires had been part of a defective tire recall.
Manufacturers and retailers in the tire industry may be held liable for accidents caused by defective, old, and recalled tires. Mechanics and other automotive specialists may also bear some responsibility in a tire-initiated accident if a tire was not installed properly or the wrong kind of tire was installed.
Get the Advantage Needed Against the Big Insurance Companies and Manufacturers
If you or a family member has been injured or died as a result of a car accident caused by defective, old, recalled, or improperly installed tires you may have a case for a personal injury claim. Serious injury can devastate a family with medical bills, loss of income, and more and you may need to file a defective tire accident claim to help cover your damages.
These types of cases can be very complicated, requiring expert testimony, and you must be able to prove your case. So it is wise to consult with a personal injury attorney who can protect your rights and help you get the compensation you need and deserve.
An experienced car accident attorney like Joel Baskin knows how to handle all the complicated issues and has the knowledge needed to negotiate with the insurance companies and big manufacturer’s to your advantage.
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Call us for the help you need after a car accident caused by a defective tire or any other cause that was the fault of another driver. Let Joel protect your interests against those of the big insurance companies and manufacturers.