Tire Blowouts and Truck Accidents
Some people are understandably nervous when driving next to or behind large transport trucks and 18-wheelers. The sheer size of the vehicles and the heavy loads they often carry make them imposing and dangerous figures on the road. Accidents may be caused by collisions, brake failure, tire blowouts and more.
Collisions between passenger vehicles and large transport trucks are often very serious in nature and may result in severe physical harm and property damage. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident, contact the Atlanta truck accident lawyers of Webb, Wade, Taylor & Thompson, LLC at 770-631-1811.
Causes of Tire Blowouts
Truck tire blowouts may be caused by:
- Tire punctures
- Worn tread and sidewalls
- Sharp objects in the roadway
- Road defects
- Potholes
- Shoulder drop-off
It is not uncommon for large trucks and 18-wheelers to shed parts of their tires on the roadway, leaving pieces of rubber in the path of oncoming vehicles. In some cases, tire parts in the roadway may cause accidents and collisions for vehicles behind the truck.
Tire blowouts may cause trucks to swerve, tip over, and collide into other vehicles on the roadway. Wrecks of that nature may cause severe property damage, injury, and in some cases may result in death for persons involved.
Contact Us
For assistance with your truck accident claim, contact the Atlanta truck accident lawyers of Webb, Wade, Taylor & Thompson, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
