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Blowouts and Rollover Accidents

Tires seem relatively simple compared to the complexity of a car’s engine and other systems. However, it is important to keep tires in good condition because they are a major component of your vehicle’s stability. If you suffer from a tire blowout, it can result in devastating accidents such as rollovers.

A blowout can be a harrowing experience on its own. However, these tire problems often lead to rollover accidents. If you have suffered from a blowout or rollover accident due to a tire defect, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help you with your pain and suffering. To discuss your case, contact a qualified Baltimore auto defect attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, today at 800-890-2388.

Causes of Blowouts

Tires consist of several different layers of rubber and metal belts that must be strong enough to withstand both the air pressure inside the tire as well as the weight of the vehicle and the friction with the road surface. If any of these layers are defective, the tire can suddenly separate and lose its air, resulting in a blowout. Tire defects that lead to blowouts include:

Old or contaminated adhesive between the layers
Pockets of moisture
Rusted metal components
Improper layering of rubber and metal parts
Rollovers from blowouts

When you suffer a blowout, the tread of your tire can separate from the rim. Sometimes, the metal rim can bite into the asphalt, abruptly stopping the car from moving forward. However, the momentum of the vehicle can then cause it to roll over, crushing the car as well as the passengers inside.

Contact Us

Both blowouts and rollovers can be disastrous. Thus, it is important for tires to be carefully designed and manufactured so that they do not fail you when you need them the most. If you are a victim of a blowout or rollover accident caused by a faulty tire, you should fight back. Contact an experienced Baltimore tire defect lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, at 800-890-2388 to learn more about your legal options.

Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident? Contact the firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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