When truck tire blowouts cause accidents in Oklahoma City, victims deserve justice. We investigate maintenance records and tire defects to build strong cases against responsible parties.
You've probably driven past the telltale signs of a tire blowout on Oklahoma highways. Chunks of rubber and metal scattered across the asphalt mark one of the most frightening and unpredictable types of truck accidents on our roads.
Tire blowout truck accidents in Oklahoma City can lead to serious harm and severe injuries. If you were hurt or lost a loved one in a crash caused by truck tire failure, contact The Law Firm for Truck Safety. Our attorneys focus exclusively on cases involving trucking negligence and have the experience needed to help you pursue compensation for your losses.
Getting Legal Help Immediately After a Truck Accident
Truck accidents can cause catastrophic injuries such as amputations, head trauma, and spinal cord injuries. If you have a serious injury, you may require extended hospitalization, surgeries, and long-term medical supervision.
Sometimes, the insurance companies for the trucking firm or other responsible parties approach severely injured people with offers of a quick settlement. This initial offer may seem generous, but it may not adequately cover your needs.
Contacting our Oklahoma City attorney as quickly as possible after the tire blowout truck accident can serve as a second opinion and protect you from accepting an offer that is too low. We can handle all communication with the responsible parties and keep discussions constructive.
Statute of Limitations Issues
The state imposes time limits on people who want to bring lawsuits. When suing for personal injuries, Oklahoma Statute § 12-95(3) requires you to file a lawsuit within two years of the accident.
Who Is Responsible for Truck Tire Failure?
A truck tire blowout is not a random event—tire failures are preventable. The Oklahoma City team at the Law Firm for Truck Safety is skilled at truck tire blowout crash investigations. They will identify the parties responsible for the tire failure and bring compensation claims against all of them.
Truck Driver
A truck driver can cause a tire failure by speeding, especially in hot weather. Drivers must adjust to weather conditions to avoid tire problems. Underinflated tires can also cause a blowout. The driver must ensure the tires are correctly inflated and check the inflation periodically. Additionally, when a trucker brakes suddenly or incorrectly, the brakes may lock. This can cause the tires to overheat and burst.
Trucking Company
When a truck driver is an employee, their employer is responsible for their actions and would be liable for injuries you sustained in a blowout crash. When the driver is an independent contractor, they are responsible for their own actions, but the company that hired them can also be liable.
Truck Owner
The truck’s owner is responsible for frequently checking the wear on the tires and replacing them when necessary.
Loading Company
An overweight or unbalanced load will increase wear on the tires and can lead to tire failure. The company that improperly loaded the truck can be liable when poorly loaded cargo leads to tire failure.
Tire Manufacturer
If a tire manufacturer puts defective products on the market and that defect leads to a blowout crash, the manufacturer is responsible for any injuries.
Government Agencies
Potholes and debris on the road can damage tires and cause blowouts. The state or local government responsible for maintaining the road may be liable when road conditions cause a tire blowout that leads to an accident.
Work With Our Oklahoma City Attorney After a Tire Blowout Truck Crash
If you or a loved one has suffered severe or fatal injuries from a tire blowout truck accident in Oklahoma City, you need a knowledgeable lawyer on your side. Trucking companies and other responsible parties may try to reduce the amount they have to pay you, and you need an experienced Oklahoma truck wreck attorney to help you fight back.
Reach out to The Law Firm for Truck Safety today to discuss your options.
