A tire blowout may differ from a flat tire in that it refers to a sudden and explosive loss of air pressure that is usually irrecoverable rather than a gradual loss of air pressure that can be identified and rectified easily. A loud, aggressive popping sound may accompany such an unexpected eruption of pressure. With this, a tire blowout typically causes a driver to become instantly frightened and rattled, which does not help as they rapidly lose significant control over their vehicle. That said, please continue reading to learn why truck tire blowouts are potentially dangerous to encounter and how an experienced Panama City truck accident attorney at Manuel & Thompson, PA can provide diligent legal assistance should you be negatively affected by such an incident.
Why are truck tire blowouts potentially dangerous?
Essentially, a tire blowout may drastically alter the weight distribution in an already unproportioned commercial, 18-wheeler truck. This may make it all the more difficult for truck drivers to steer straight, slow down, and safely pull over. Considering this, a truck tire blowout may result in a dangerous aftermath in any of the following ways:
- A blowout may have a truck driver uncontrollably veer in and out of their designated lane and sideswipe other vehicles.
- A blowout may cause a truck driver to roll over the truck on its side or head, landing directly on other vehicles.
- A blowout may cause other drivers to slam the brakes out of precaution, causing a pile-up collision behind the truck.
- A blowout may lead to tire fragments flying toward other vehicles, resulting in broken windshields and other damages.
What should I do if I am negatively affected by a tire blowout?
If you wrongfully entered an auto accident after a truck’s tire blows out, your vehicle may end up with costly damages. What’s more, though, is that you may have gotten seriously injured upon colliding with this massive truck. This constitutes a personal injury claim against the negligent truck driver or otherwise, the negligent third party that contributed to the tire blowout.
This means that while you are still at the scene of your auto accident, you must take a decent amount of photos and videos. These should capture the actual tire that was blown out, the road conditions that potentially triggered the blowout, the damages to the involved vehicles and their figuration between one another, the visible bruises and gashes on your body, and more. You should also speak with the truck driver directly and see if they know anything about their tires being worn out, defective, improperly filled with air, or otherwise. This may be in addition to eyewitnesses who saw firsthand how the truck driver lost control and inevitably collided with you.
With evidence such as this, you may establish causation and fault in your legal claim, ultimately bettering your chances of recovering the maximum amount of financial compensation you need. In conclusion, if you have any outstanding questions yet to be answered, please ask a skilled Panama City auto accident attorney. Anyone at Manuel & Thompson, PA is willing and able to offer the support you need.
