Philadelphia Tire Blowout Car Accidents Lawyer

Too often, people are badly injured or killed as a result of a tire blowout car accident. If you spend any time traveling the highways in Pennsylvania, you may have seen black rubber scattered along the shoulder. Frequently, those rubber strips and large pieces of rubber are the remnants of a tire.

Over the last few years, thousands of tires, made by reputable tire design companies, have been recalled in the United States. The recalls were often the result of a flawed design that caused tread separation – a leading contributing factor in tire blowout car accidents.

Tire blowout accidents result from a tire deflating rapidly, for a variety of reasons, including hitting a curb or driving on old tires that are not appropriately inflated. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics indicate that 10 percent of all vehicles on the road have at least one bald tire. Approximately 23,000 accidents and roughly 500 deaths happen each year as a result of a tire blowout.

The sudden and unexpected loss of air pressure in a tire can result in the vehicle abruptly veering to the side of the blowout. Although the first reaction is to steer hard to the opposite side, this can cause an over-correction and result in the driver losing control.

Common reasons why tire blowouts happen:

  • Hot weather
  • Overinflated tires
  • Bad weather
  • Underinflated tires
  • Defective tires
  • Damaged tread(s)
  • Roadway debris
  • Potholes
  • Rough and uneven roads
  • Tires not maintained properly
  • Vehicle load is overweight

The critical thing to note is that if you have been involved in a tire blowout accident, the accident’s cause depends on the cause of the tire failure. This may then mean that more than one party may be at fault and how the tire is constructed is an important issue, as it may be defective.

Any flaw in the design of a tire made by the manufacturer during production or installation can lead to a deadly tire blowout accident. Tires may be defective due to:

  • Poor design
  • Poor quality adhesive
  • Substandard construction
  • Poor manufacturing
  • Tires exposed to moisture during production
  • Defective product components
  • De-beading
  • Bead failure
  • Tread and steel belt separation
  • Substandard material used
  • Sidewall zipper failures
  • Tire does not contain all specified components
  • Shoddy puncture repair
  • Tire damage while being put on a vehicle
  • Wrong tires for the vehicle
  • Older tires that may look good, but are questionable
  • Cut tires
  • Deficient skim stock

Contact a Tire Blowout Accident Attorney for Help

Drivers should check their tires each time they get into their vehicles. Check for damaged cords, cracks or cuts in the rubber, fabric breaks, bulges or bumps. Routine checks can save your life. However, if you or a loved one are injured in a tire blowout accident, know that you are not alone.

One of the most important reasons to speak to an experienced car tire blowout attorney at MyPhillyLawyer is that too many drivers are not aware that the accident may have been the fault of the tire maker or they think that the accident was bad luck. At MyPhillyLawyer, we have you covered and work in partnership with you to obtain the compensation that you need and deserve.

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