Tire blowouts can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle and get into an accident. This is always going to be a dangerous situation, but it’s especially hazardous when you’re dealing with a large vehicle like a semi-truck. The tires on these vehicles need to be well taken care of, and if they’re not someone should be blamed when tire blowouts cause accidents and injuries. If you got hurt in a crash with a truck, our Monmouth County, NJ truck accident attorneys want to hear from you.
What Are the Common Causes of Tire Blowouts?
All sorts of things can cause tire blowouts, and many of them are completely preventable. If any of the following issues caused a blowout, that could mean that someone was negligent and that you are owed compensation:
- Potholes and road damage
- Defective tires
- Underinflated or overinflated tires
- Mismatched tires
- Overloaded cargo
Who Can Be Blamed for Tire Blowouts?
A case like this can have multiple liable parties. Any of the following parties often have chances to prevent tire blowouts before they happen:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- A safety inspector
- Cargo loaders
- The manufacturer of the tires
Your lawyer can help you investigate and figure out exactly what happened. If multiple people are to blame, we will help you hold all of them accountable and fight for the most possible compensation.
What Kinds of Damages Can I Win?
Speaking of compensation, what exactly can you win when you sue over a truck accident? A fair offer will reimburse you for the economic losses you experienced, but you should also receive compensation for your non-economic losses. These are the things that are harder to quantify, like the pain and suffering you experience after a crash. A settlement offer should help make up for things like:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment
- Property damages
- Loss of earning potential
- Psychological trauma
We’re ready to help you fight for maximum compensation.
Should I Hire a Lawyer?
Cases like these can get complicated quickly and proving negligence can be tough. Those are two good reasons to hire a seasoned attorney. Someone from our firm can help you figure out who needs to be held liable for your injuries. If there’s one party who should be sued, we’ll get right to work. If there are multiple liable parties, we’ll do our best to hold them all accountable. You don’t have to go it alone.
Meet With Our Legal Team
When you are ready to learn more about your legal options, contact the Wilton Law Firm. The initial consultation is free and there’s no obligation. So meet with our team and find out more about what our compassionate, experienced personal injury attorneys can do for you.
