Tractor Trailer Tire Blowouts
The increase in Texas’ population has also led to an increase in freight hauled across the Lone Star State. More trucks mean a greater possibility of trucking accidents. One of the most dangerous accidents is a tire blowout on a tractor-trailer.
Were you involved in an accident from a tractor-trailer tire blowout in Fort Worth, TX, or the surrounding areas? Our Fort Worth tractor-trailer tire blowout attorney at Stephens Law has extensive experience representing injured clients in truck accident cases. We’ve recovered tens of millions for our clients.
Call our Fort Worth area law offices at (817) 420-7000 and schedule your free consultation with our outstanding truck accident lawyer. We’ll assign our award-winning attorney to your case who will fight to prove your claim and protect your legal interests. Think you can’t afford an attorney? We offer all our clients a contingency fee arrangement. This means you’ll pay us nothing unless we secure compensation on your behalf.
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How Can Stephens Law Help You After a Tractor-Trailer Tire Blowout Accident in Fort Worth, Texas?
Following an accident, you’ll naturally have concerns about a number of issues, including your financial situation. Fortunately, that’s where our Fort Worth personal injury attorney can help. When you work with us, we’ll leave no stone unturned to get you fair compensation in your case. We want you to be able to recover without worrying about your financial future.
If you decide to work with us for your Fort Worth tractor-trailer tire blowout accident, we will start working on your case immediately. We will:
- Conduct a full investigation into the accident, including the site
- Speaking with you to get your side of the story
- Gathering all evidence, including witness statements
- Handling claim filing and negotiations with all parties
- Keeping you informed of the case’s progress
- Preparing your case for trial if needed
Because we know how trucking companies, their legal teams, and their insurance companies operate, we’ll be prepared to counter their tactics. Their goal is always to deny your claim, or pay you much less than your case is worth. We’ll do everything we can to make sure they don’t take advantage of you.
Contact our Fort Worth law offices to discuss your case with our Fort Worth truck accident lawyer. Your first consultation is free, and there’s no obligation to engage our services.
Why Are Tractor Trailer Tire Blowout Accidents So Dangerous?
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs, so it’s essential that the tires must be in good shape. Unfortunately, sometimes they aren’t — due to negligence by the driver, the trucking company, an outsourced maintenance company, or even the tire manufacturer.
Tires made for tractor trailers are much bigger and denser than standard passenger vehicle tires. When something goes wrong with one of 18 tires on a tractor-trailer, the results can be devastating.
Tire blowout can be caused by:
- Improper inflation (over- or under-inflation)
- Incorrectly loaded cargo
- Braking excessively
- Improperly sized tires
- Defective tires
- Improperly maintained or uninspected tires
- Road hazards
- Weather conditions
When a truck tire ruptures at high speeds, the driver can lose control of the big truck immediately. Tire blowouts can also lead to rollovers and jackknife accidents. Other vehicles crash when they swerve trying to get out of the way of the tire. This can lead to multi-car accidents that cause extensive injuries and property damage.
Common Injuries From Tractor Trailer Tire Blowout Accidents
Tire blowouts happen very quickly and can leave victims with catastrophic injuries. The crash’s impact is just one way you can be injured. Flying debris such as rubber and metal can also break the glass in your vehicle. Injuries can include:
- Cuts, lacerations, and scarring
- Broken, fractured, or crushed bones
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Concussion
- Traumatic brain injury
- Vision and/or hearing loss
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Paralysis
These injuries may leave victims needing extensive, long-term medical care. In many cases, accident victims may not be able to return to work at a time when they need it the most.
A Fort Worth personal injury lawyer with experience in tractor-trailer tire blowouts is your best bet for recovering the compensation you need to take care of yourself and your family going forward.
Contact Stephens Law Today for Help After Your Truck Accident
Don’t let a tractor-trailer tire blowout accident leave you or a loved one without the care you need. If you’ve been injured, contact Stephens Law today. You may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, property damages, lost wages, and pain and suffering. There’s no obligation, so give our truck accident attorney a call today.
Stephens Law Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Truck Accidents
1300 S University Dr # 300
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 420-7000
