Who Can Be Responsible for a Car Accident from a Tire Blowout?

A tire blowout can happen for many reasons and is incredibly dangerous for both the driver of the car involved and their passengers, as well as other vehicles and pedestrians that may be on the road. When a tire blowout happens, a driver can easily lose control of their vehicle and hit other cars or crash into pedestrians inflicting significant physical bodily harm and death. 

Determining why a driver had a tire blowout and how the incident happened is critical for victims to obtain compensation for their losses. Figuring out what led to such an event taking place can help determine what party or entity is liable to pay victims for their damages. These damages may include medical treatment for physical injuries, property damages, pain and suffering, missed wages, and potentially more.

If you were injured in a car accident in Las Vegas, then it can be helpful to work with a legal professional that knows the laws and how to investigate such incidents to determine what a claim is worth and what evidence exists to support it. The Las Vegas car accident attorney at the Aaron Law Group can help you with your personal injury claim.

Liability After a Tire Blowout Accident

Getting to the root cause of why a tire failed can be a major factor in determining liability. Consider the following parties that may be held liable for your damages if you were injured in a car accident where there was a tire blowout.

The Driver

A driver has a duty of care to others on the road to drive responsibly and safely, so they do not cause a crash. Also, with that duty of care comes the maintenance of their vehicle. Failure to keep a vehicle up-to-date with maintenance or fixing components that need to be repaired makes driving the car very dangerous. If a driver was negligent in taking care of their car and its tires, and that is why the tires gave way, then they can be held liable for the damages.

The Manufacturer of the Tire

If the tire has a faulty design or another defect that the manufacturer missed, and the tire was not recalled as a result, then they could be held responsible for the car accident.

A Distributor or Seller

If a distributor sells tires that are defective, then they may be culpable for a tire blowout accident.

The Department of Transportation

The Nevada Department of Transportation will usually be the entity that has the job of taking care of the roads, and if it is found that they were negligent with this and an accident took place, they could be held liable.

Commercial Company

If a driver is using a company vehicle and the company is responsible for ensuring it is safe, a tire blowout accident could be the fault of the company.

Speak with a Las Vegas Car Accident Attorney Today

A tire blowout may be unexpected, but that does not mean that this allows a particular party to avoid liability for crashes that happen as a result. For more information on what to do after a car accident, please call the Aaron Law Group to schedule a free consultation at (702) 550-1111.