Summary
There are many reasons for a tire to fail and either flatten or completely blow out. Poor road conditions and faulty or defective tires are the two primary reasons. This article discusses the possibility of injuries occurring as a result of tire blowouts either due to poor road conditions (manmade conditions) or faulty or defective tires. This article also discusses how you can get compensation for damages that result from injuries in these types of accidents.
Auto Accidents As a Result of Tire Blowouts
Tire blowouts can be caused by many different factors including faulty road conditions (such as rubble on the road from construction sites or poor roadway design and construction. Tire blowouts can also occur as a result of tires being installed into vehicles without being properly maintained or checked by auto makers or auto repair technicians. Tire blowouts can have the force of an explosion and could potentially cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle especially if they are traveling at a high rate of speed.
Signs of Faulty Tires
There are many warning signs that could point to the tires of your vehicle being defective or faulty. If the tire tread on your vehicle is very low, the tire could become very vulnerable and susceptible to blowout. If your tire comes in contact with a nail or other obstruction on the roadway the tire could explode and you could lose control of your vehicle and be seriously injured in an accident. One other sign of faulty tires is very low air pressure in the tire or poor installation – which includes the bolts of the tire not being properly placed or corroded. There are many accidents that can occur as a result of faulty headlights. These injuries include:
Injuries Resulting From Accidents Caused by Faulty Tires/Tire Blowout
- Head or Brain Injuries – including concussions, traumatic brain injuries, facial bruising or fracturing of the facial bones
- Neck Injuries – such as broken or fractured neck, whiplash, injuries to vertebrae in the neck
- Leg Injuries – including broken or fractured bones, ligament injuries, severe knee injuries, sprained or dislocated knee joints
- Back Injuries – including spinal cord injuries such as slipped or bulging discs, herniated discs, broken or fractured spinal cord
- Shoulder or Arm Injuries – including broken arms, broken shoulders, dislocated shoulder
Tire blowouts could be very dangerous not only for the driver of the vehicle but even for pedestrians along roadways and sidewalks. A tire blowout is equivalent to a tire exploding which could cause the tire to break apart and debris from the tire could fly in all directions, potentially injuring you or a loved one on sidewalks or crosswalks. If you are a driver, faulty tires resulting from negligence from automotive technicians or auto makers could put you in a dangerous situation and cause very serious injuries to you or your loved ones. You should always ensure to keep a record of all tire exchanges your vehicle may have had to provide proof that the automotive technicians are at fault and not you.
Contact an Arizona Attorney
If you live in the Maricopa County area and you have suffered injuries from an accident caused by faulty tires installed in your vehicle, you can contact an Arizona Attorney who can assist you in getting compensation for damages. For more information, you can go to www.justaccidentlaw.com to find out how you can get compensation or injuries or damages to your vehicle.
