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Most people say that long drives on the open road are liberating and help to clear your head. Although, by and large, drivers are fairly confident that their vehicles will get them to their destination safely, it could easily be the case that the most important parts of the car could develop defects unnoticed. Check this article bout how tire defects can contribute to auto accidents.
One of the most critical car parts is the tires, since they are constantly in touch with the road. Any
If a driver fails to maintain their tires due to negligence, they might be found liable.
What Are the Common Tire Defects Can Contribute to Auto Accidents?
While tire defects can be caused by a lot of reasons, in most cases, the issue occurs due to the design and manufacturing processes. Moreover, tire factories, in their attempt to increase output, usually make defects instead of quality products. These can be fatal for road users.
Tires can still be dangerous, even if they do not show any visible signs of defect. This is because their age and condition are important factors. Tire defects include:
- Tread defects include uneven tread, tread separation, and retread failure
- The sidewall is defective if it has cracks, cuts, bulges, blisters, or blowouts.
- Manufacturing defects: lack of separation prevention features and trapped internal air pockets
- Defects at the end of use: incorrect vehicle type mounted, damage during mounting
Tire Defects Are the Cause of Many Accidents
Tires are one of the most important components that make your vehicle run. There are a lot of different kinds of accidents that a bad tire can cause.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says more than 11,000 cases are reported each year in the United States due to tire defects. Failure to handle a small problem in time can result in death or severe injuries. It is wrong to ignore a simple problem.
There are a few types of severe accidents that come with loads of tire blowouts. These are the main types of vehicle accidents that damage tires:
Loss of control
If a tire that is not in good condition blows out or explodes, the driver generally gets the vehicle into an unusual position. The car might skid, swerve, and in some cases, tumble over.
Rollovers
A rollover is when a car turns over onto its side or roof. According to NHTSA data, rollovers have the highest fatality rate among all types of accidents. Failures and faults of tires that lead to rollover accidents are very common causes that have the potential to result in severe and even fatal injuries.
Running off the road
A poorly maintained tire can make a car turn off the road or even into the lane of traffic going the other way. This may then make a direct and terrible crash that would be lethal, as the speed could be enough for the vehicles to crash into each other fatally.
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Injuries Related to Faulty Tires
We have already mentioned that bad tires are very dangerous, and in fact, they can be catastrophic. Such accidents can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. Meanwhile, the most typical injuries in traffic incidents caused by a vehicle’s tire are as follows:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and back injuries
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Paralysis
- Amputations
- Wrongful death
Contact a Skilled Florida Personal Injury Attorney
A lot of the victims of car accidents due to the faulty tire may not always know who is supposed to be held accountable for their injuries suffered and other damages. Is it more negligent not to check the tires of your vehicle than the driver in the other vehicle? Is it correct and just to claim the manufacturer or creator of the substandard tire is responsible for neglect?
Lawyers of W. Lee Clark & Associates lend a hand to the injured by getting evidence, filing a case against irresponsible drivers and other responsible parties of the accident to get compensation, covering medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Our lawyers are amazing and kind, and they are ready to work hard to ensure you get the best result while you are on the way to recovery from the injuries.
In case you, your friend, or relative has been hurt in an accident caused by a defective tire, you are welcome to get in touch with our team with no further obligations for an assessment and to discuss your case. The W. Lee Clark & Associates attorneys will review your case and secure the compensation for your injuries and losses.
To get information about what can be done for you legally, considering your claims, contact our personal injury attorneys for an initial consultation that is free of cost, or leave your phone number. You are expected to call us at (941) 207-7477 to schedule a meeting or Contact Us Online.
