Accidents caused by tire blowouts often take place in a blink of an eye. One minute you might be cruising steadily along the road surrounded by other motorists who are likewise engrossed in reaching their respective destinations, the next thing you know, the steering is out of control and the car spins out of control, off of the road.
Even worse, sometimes in these types of accidents, a vehicle can lose control, swing haphazardly through traffic and cause a violent crash. It can become impossible for even the most skilled motorists to maintain control of the vehicle. Understanding what causes most accidents, and furthermore what physical forces are at play in a crash, may help you understand how you can become a safer driver and avoid being a statistic.
A detailed overview of tire blow out cases
Tire blowouts generally take place during the summer months because of amplified tire pressure. The pressure of the tire increases because of the heat of the street surfaces. Truck accidents, car crashes, and any other motor vehicle accidents can happen due to tire blowouts. These can be prevented by daily inspection of the tire condition and replacing tires that display excessive wear and tear.
According to several road accident surveys and sources, tire blowouts are widespread and their consequences are terrible. About 11,000 collisions and over 600 fatalities occur every year due to tire related crashes. If you want to be cautious and reduce your chances of a tire blowout, take note of some of the signs you must look out for, including wear and tear, low air pressure, embedded nails or other road debris, and slow leaks.
Tire defects might seem like a small issue; however, the consequences of a tire-related accident are serious. They can lead to injuries and even fatality at times. Some examples of common tire-related collisions include:
- Losing complete control of the vehicle or swerving
Losing control of the vehicle due to a blown-out tire is perhaps one of the most common highway mishaps. In these scenarios, a defective tire explodes or blows out without warning. These crashes often happen in the most unexpected of times when the driver and the passengers are totally unaware of the defect. An unexpected blowout can cause loss of vehicle control leading to multiple vehicle collisions.
Many drunk driving accidents also happen due to tire blowouts. When drunk drivers fail to attend to tire issues, and an accident happens due to a blown out tire, you can file a claim against them and you should contact an accident Lawyer at The Law Offices of Samuel Fishman.
- Running off the road.
A tire defect can lead to a blowout easily. You can find yourself stuck, even if you have a long way to go. In many tire blowout cases, the car runs off the road despite the motorist’s efforts to try to control the steering as best as possible. This can cause the vehicle to drive across lanes or into opposite traffic, hitting objects or other vehicles in the worst possible way. This is often termed a head-on collision. This type of situation not only places the vehicle with a defective tire in massive danger but also the cars around it on the road.
Head-on collisions are rare relative to other accident statistics, but they are among the deadliest types of accidents when accounting for fatalities, including both front and back seat passengers. Many of these collisions are caused by a defective tire on highways.
- Rollovers
Rollovers take place when a car rolls entirely onto its roof. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this type of accident exhibits the highest rate of fatality. Tire defects and failures can cause dangerous rollover collisions and devastating injuries, even if not fatal.
Many victims of rollover crashes suffer from traumatic brain injuries, or TBI. Other physical and mental damages include loss of bodily functions, musculoskeletal injuries such as broken bones, memory loss, and even coma. These accidents are often beyond the safety and protection provided by airbags and seat belts and are very challenging to tackle once they occur. It can be challenging to help save victims if medical facilities are not immediately available in the accident area.
Sometimes injuries are mild, while at other times they can be severe. A spinal Cord Injury, head and brain injury, etc. can be life-changing. Injuries common to victims of tire-related accidents, especially blowouts, include the following:
- Neck injuries and whiplash
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Back and spinal cord damage
- Chest or crushing injuries
- Bruises
- Bone fractures
- Amputations
- Lacerations
- Internal bleeding
- Paralysis
You should be prepared for the worst by taking precautions. You may not, however, be able to prepare for every unexpected road collision. The wisest thing you can do is contact an experienced car accident attorney. They are trained and have the knowledge to help you during trying times and delicate situations.
Many people miss out on the compensation they deserve because they fail to file a claim properly or take the necessary legal actions. Your Car Accident Lawyer can guide you in the best way possible having years of experience in the field of personal injury law.
