San Antonio Tire Blowout Accidents

When a tire blows out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle and crash into nearby traffic. These tire blowouts tend to happen at higher speeds, resulting in more serious injuries and catastrophic accidents, such as rollovers. If you were injured in a tire blowout accident, an experienced San Antonio car accident lawyer from The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help review your legal options.

Common Causes of Tire Blowouts

Tire blowouts happen for many reasons, but a leading cause of these accidents are due to the vehicle’s owner failing to properly maintain their vehicle. Temperature and weather conditions can contribute to these blowouts. Manufacturing defects are also responsible for some tire blowouts.

When you hire an accident lawyer, they can investigate to determine the cause of the blowout and who is responsible for it. Common causes of tire blowouts include:

• Worn out tires
• Aged tires
• Inflation or deflation due to temperature changes
• Damage to tire treads
• Overweight loads
• Improper inflation
• Alignment issues
• Punctured tires
• Tread separation
• Road conditions
• Manufacturing defects
• Improperly installed tires
• Incorrect tires

Who Is Responsible for a Tire Blowout Accident?

Because tire blowouts can occur for many reasons, it can be difficult to determine who is legally responsible for these accidents. At The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC, we can investigate your claim and all legal theories regarding liability for your car accident. Depending on the circumstances, you may have valid claims against:

• The other driver – All drivers are required to maintain their vehicles in safe condition to avoid causing accidents.
• The vehicle owner – If different than the driver, the owner may be responsible for accidents caused by mechanical problems.
• Product manufacturer – The manufacturer may be responsible when a defect affects the tire.
• Mechanic – If the mechanic did not properly install tires or replace them when necessary, they may be responsible for the resulting injuries.
• Government agency – The agency responsible for maintaining the roadway may be liable for accidents caused by road debris and hazards.

Tire blowouts are a huge problem for 18-wheelers. If you were injured in an accident involving a truck with a tire blowout, our San Antonio truck accident lawyers can explore filing a claim against the following:

• The truck driver
• The truck driver’s employer
• The trucking company
• The truck’s owner
• The cargo loading company
• Tire manufacturers
• Mechanics or other parties responsible for inspecting the truck

Contact a San Antonio Accident Attorney

A tire blowout can instantly change your life. If someone else’s carelessness was responsible for the blowout and your injuries, an experienced San Antonio injury attorney from The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help. Contact us online or call us at (210) 526-0759 today to arrange a free consultation where we can discuss your case in more detail.