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The Dangerously Explosive Cause of Pennsylvania Truck Wrecks

When you drive along highways and interstates, something that is a frequent sight is the presence of tire pieces. Most of the time, these tires are due to a blowout on a vehicle - most commonly a tractor trailer. The frequent presence of these tire pieces means that tractor trailer tire blowouts are very common, but you must also be aware of the fact that they may be extremely dangerous.

If you have been injured in a Pennsylvania truck crash because of a tire blowout, you need to order a FREE copy of How to Maximize Your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case Before an Insurance Company Takes Advantage of You, written by the Bucks County injury lawyers at Saile & Saile.

The rubber from the blown out tire of a big rig can be dangerous to run into, and possibly even more dangerous if you're beside the truck when the tire blows. If you are beside the tractor trailer when the tire shreds to pieces, you could be pelted with shards of rubber. You may also be put in serious danger if the tractor trailer swerves.

Blown truck tires cause numerous Pennsylvania car wrecks each year, but the reason they blow is sometimes due to negligence or errors such as:

Defective Tires - Sometimes tires blow due to a manufacturing defect - a defect which may be virtually undetectable until the tire is on the roadway.
Failure to Inspect and Maintain Tires - Truckers and trucking companies have a responsibility to properly inspect and maintain tires each and every time they drive. This entails checking for sidewall damage and tread wear.
Improperly Inflated Tires - If tires are improperly inflated, the pressure on the tire may increase, leading to uneven tread wear and a heightened chance of blowouts.
Poorly Maintained Spare Tires - If a tire does happen to blow or run flat, it will have to be replaced with a spare; however, many spares are not properly maintained, which could lead to a dangerous blowout.
Wrong Tires - Blowouts may occur due to the installation of improper tires on the truck. Installing the wrong tires on a truck could lead to serious problems, including maneuverability and handling. This mistake can present itself in a number of ways, including installation of the wrong tire model, mismatching tire sizes or mixing radial and bias tires on the same axle.

If you have sustained serious injuries in a Pennsylvania semi truck crash because of a tire blowout, you need to speak with a Bucks County truck accident lawyer. Contact Saile & Saile at 1-800-860-5801 to schedule your free consultation.