Frequently in my Houston truck accident practice I see situations where a tire has failed and it led to a very serious if not fatal accident. On a commercial vehicle, such as an 18-wheeler tire failure can be extremely serious if it is one of the front tires of the rig. Fortunately, big rigs have dual tires on most of the rear axles, which tend to protect the truck from loss of control when one of the dual tires fails.
All of us have seen remnants of a semi truck tire on the highway at times and maybe even had to take evasive maneuvers to keep from running over the remnants. For the past new car owner tire maintenance is critically important to your family safety.
It is the rear tires of a passenger car or pickup truck that can be most problematic after a blowout or a tire failure. Many experts suggest that you slow down gradually without slamming on the brakes and when you can safely do so to pull off the roadway in a safe location.
Many people lose control after a blowout because they are confronted with an emergency and perhaps over steer or steer to the wrong direction, which can lead to loss of control and potential rollover.
One can purchase very inexpensively a tire pressure gauge to check your tire pressure and you should do so at least once a month to make sure your tires are being operated under the guidelines suggested by the manufacturer. Under inflation can be a particularly dangerous issue and can lead to premature tire failure.
When purchasing tires always look to new tires that have been rated highly and have a professional mount and balance the tires as well as ensure they are the proper size for your vehicle
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston semi truck accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston 18 wheeler accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
