How to Prevent Injuries after a Tire Blowout
Every time motorists get into their vehicles, they are trusting that every component of their car, truck, or motorcycle will work properly and get them safely from point A to point B. Unfortunately, when a mistake is made in the design or construction of a product, innocent people can be put in harm’s way. This is especially true in the case of defective tires. When a tire has an existing defect or malfunction, it significantly increases the likelihood that the tire will blow out while in use.
Tire blowout accidents can result in devastating injuries and damage to personal property. If a tire defect lead to your blowout accident, you may be eligible for compensation for the unnecessary harm you have been forced to endure. Contact an Atlanta injury lawyer from Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811 and schedule an initial consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.
Responding to a Tire Blowout
When a tire fails and blows out on the road, it may be difficult for drivers to maintain control over their vehicles, increasing the risk of a rollover or other type of accident. If you experience a tire blowout, keep the following tips in mind to try and stay safe:
- Try to remain as calm as possible so you can react appropriately
- Remember to never take your foot immediately off the accelerator and never touch the brakes
- Steer into the skid
- Pull over to a safe spot on the road as soon as it is safe for you to do so
Sadly, even if you do everything right in the event of a tire blowout, you may still be involved in a serious accident because of a tire designer or manufacturer’s mistakes.
Contact Us
To fight for the financial compensation you need to pay for medical bills or lost wages in the wake of a tire blowout accident, contact an Atlanta injury attorney of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811.
