Motor vehicle tires are highly susceptible to wear, tear, and blowouts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, on average, there are nearly 11,000 tire-related motor vehicle crashes each year and more than 600 people will die in those crashes. While a blowout can affect any vehicle, commercial vehicles and other large trucks are more prone to blowouts and tire-related accidents.
At Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., our North Carolina personal injury attorneys want to help you pursue fair compensation. We understand these incidents deeply affect your life physically, emotionally, and financially. Our team knows how to investigate tire failure to establish liability so we can build a strong claim for you. Contact our Raleigh, North Carolina office today to discover how our dedicated legal team can help you after a tire blowout accident.
Why Hire Our Attorneys for an Accident Caused by a Tire Blowout?
Filing a tire blowout compensation claim can be a deceptively complicated process. Claims involving commercial trucks, in particular, can be highly complex. Trucking companies and their insurers will immediately look for ways to shift blame and pay as little as possible to injured accident victims. Regardless of the vehicles involved, pursuing fair compensation requires getting a knowledgeable attorney with a track record of delivering meaningful results.
With 90 years of combined experience, the skilled legal team at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A. offers hands-on treatment and personalized representation. We have staff members fluent in English and Spanish who can help you resolve your legal situation. Plus, our state-of-the-art case tracking system always lets you know what is happening with your case.
Check out the testimonies from our numerous satisfied clients who can attest to our commitment to excellence and outstanding service, such as this one:
“Excellent communication and was very effective in analyzing the situation and working diligently to resolve the issues. I was very pleased with the professionalism and expertise of the staff and highly recommend them.” – Theodocia Shabazz
How Tire Blowouts Can Lead to Car Crashes
Tire blowouts are dangerous and sudden emergencies that can lead to tragic motor vehicle accidents. Many tire blowout collisions occur on the highway or interstate where vehicles travel at high speeds. When a blowout happens, the driver often loses control of their truck or car, which can be increasingly dangerous the faster the vehicle is going. Swerving into other motorists is common as the driver struggles to regain control.
Blowouts can also cause collisions when the driver forcefully tries to correct the vehicle’s direction. Pulling too hard on the wheel or trying to maneuver the car in a specific direction can lead to rollover crashes.
As other drivers behind the blowout try to navigate away from flying debris, they can collide with other vehicles. Someone driving too close may not have enough time to stop and avoid a wreck, possibly causing a rear-end or chain reaction accident.
The most terrifying scenario is when the vehicle whose tire has blown out crosses the center line or median and collides head on with vehicles going the other direction.
