Eighteen Wheeler Tire Blowouts
Eighteen wheelers represent huge liabilities on the road because of their huge size and heavy cargo. But all drivers need to learn how to to share the road with eighteen wheelers safely. It is a necessity in our daily lives because these eighteen wheelers transport valuable resources and materials across the country. Unfortunately, when they are poorly operated or maintained, highly dangerous accidents such as tire blowouts can occur.
Causes of Tire Blowouts
There are many instances that cause tires to blow out. Examples include:
- Tire recaps: Tire recaps are done when the tire has become word down. Instead of replacing it with a new tire as they should, but some parties choose to use old tires that have been returned to the manufacturer to extend the tire’s life.
- High mileage: Truck drivers drive 100,000 or more miles every year. Those tires become worn down from the wear and tear of driving in different climates across the country. If they are not repaired or replaced, they can blow out.
- Mismatched tires: When a tire needs to be replaced, a driver or company may choose a new tire with different treads or a different size. Mismatched tires may cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle, and may eventually blow out.
If a driver or trucking company has failed to take necessary safety precautions, they may be liable for any injuries suffered by other parties as a result.
Contact Us
If you have been injured by an eighteen wheeler’s tire blowing out, then you may be able to pursue compensation from the negligent truck driving company if they did not safely maintain their driver’s vehicles. To learn more, contact the New Jersey personal injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.
