Compensation for Truck Tire Blowout Accidents
Truck accidents can be devastating, but they do not happen in a vacuum. That is to say, there is almost always an element of negligence when it comes to these accidents, which can be tied back to human action or lack thereof. The majority of trucks usually come fitted with 18 tires in order to help balance the vehicles as well as improve speed and maneuverability, and all these tires must work well and in tandem.
Should one of these tires fail, an accident is more likely to occur, one which can be catastrophic as the truck driver may lose control of the vehicle, leading to a head-on collision or the truck tipping over and barreling down the road, taking numerous cars down with it. The law requires that all truck operators adhere to industry standards, take into account OSHA safety regulations, train their workers on proper road safety as well as ensure their vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained, while keeping logs of the same.
Failure to do so and should an accident consequently happen, they may be held liable as one of the many negligent parties should you suffer any injuries. If you were involved in a truck accident that was precipitated by a tire blowout, you may be able to recover substantial compensation by way of filing a truck accident claim, and we’re here to help with that.
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McCready Law is different – we have extensive trial experience, something that most law firms do no given the fact that over 90 percent of all injury lawsuits settle out of court; however, in cases where an individual has suffered catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injury, paralysis or spinal cord injury such as those found in truck accident claims, your best bet at compensation, particularly if the other party’s counsel or insurance company is being unreasonable, is would be to take the case to trial.
In addition to having countrywide reach meaning you can call us from anywhere in the country, we run a bilingual office (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. For more information on the true value of your claim, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 so you can receive your 100% FREE consultation – our intake team is standing by.
How and Why Truck Tire Blowouts Occur
Tire blowouts occur due to a number of reasons:
- The typical 18-wheeler is a heavy monster of a vehicle in comparison to your typical standard American vehicle. To this end, the tires must be able to withstand this mass bearing down on them, coupled with thousands of tons of goods. This kind of weight and pressure is usually enough to make tires burst due to it flexing as it rolls due to the increased heat generation, as more heat leads to more friction which weakens tire material over time.
- 18-wheeler trucks are often overloaded past their capacity in an attempt to increase efficiency and save time. However, this only increases strain on tires, subjecting them to forces which exceed their design limits. In addition, overloaded tires are subject to increased heat generation which also makes it more likely for them to blow out.
- The impact forces associated with accidents and the moment of collision can cause a truck’s tire to explode leading to a catastrophic accident. This is because the truck, moving at a certain speed picks up a certain amount of kinetic energy which is released to the tires at the moment of impact. In addition, a tire blowout usually leads to a loss of control of the truck given the imbalance introduced, making it that more likely for a multi-vehicle accident to occur.
- Truck tires that do not get replaced in a timely manner are also subject to blow-outs. Tires have to contend with poor road conditions, debris, gravel, inclement and extreme weather as well as varying driving habits such as excessive speeding and the overuse of the braking system can all contribute to increased material fatigue that wears down the tire material faster, making it more likely for tires to fail.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for My Truck Tire Blowout Accident?
The liability of a truck tire blowout accident can be apportioned to various parties, such as:
- The truck driver, due to their aggressive and inconsiderate driving such as speeding and not respecting traffic rules which may have made the truck much more difficult to maneuver, thereby causing your accident. Truck driver negligence may be gleaned from their driver log and history and determining if they received any disciplinary action for aggressive or careless driving in the past.
- The trucking company may also be held liable via the principle of vicarious liability if it is discovered that it has policies and practices which encourage reckless driving such as in the case of setting unrealistic delivery schedules as well as not monitoring driver behavior via the lack of an internal dashcam which would have gone a long way in enforcing good driving habits. In addition, if the company does not regularly schedule their trucks for maintenance, it could be opined that this lack of regular maintenance may have led to the deterioration of tire quality and their lack of replacement which could have averted your accident.
- Tire manufacturers may also be held liable if it is discovered that the tire had a poor design which led to the development of a defect making it more likely to fail should it be subjected to excessive speeds or general use over time. In addition, if the manufacturer improperly cured the tire or used substandard materials, they may be held liable for the resulting accidents. Lastly, should they fail to provide sufficient warnings to drivers regarding the proper maintenance and use of their products, they may also be held liable for your accident.
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Truck accident lawsuits are multifactorial and complicated: multiple parties may be held liable, and you may have to deal with more than one insurance company. Going it alone may see you leave hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table as well as fall victim to the often manipulative and deceptive practices of insurance companies and legal teams hired by the trucking companies. To safeguard your ability to seek justice and compensation, please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about how can help remember, the call is FREE and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.