Is a tire blowout always the driver's fault?

Not necessarily. Depending on the evidence, the review may include driver conduct, carrier maintenance, a service provider, loading, tire condition, a road hazard, or another contributing cause.

Truck Tire Blowout Lawyer Oklahoma | Semi-Truck Accident Attorney

Case overview

What to decide first

Consider the harm, the parties involved, the available evidence, and whether an attorney review may help.

Case focus

Catastrophic Trucking Litigation

A tire failure may contribute to loss of control or roadway debris. Tire condition, inspection, maintenance, loading, and post-crash evidence can all matter.

Evidence to preserve

Measurements, damage, heat, and wear may bear on the failure analysis.

The tire's construction, placement, and applicable equipment rules may require review.

Attorney review

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Factors in Truck Tire Failures

Inflation: Under-inflation can increase heat and stress within a tire.
Loading: A load above the tire's rating can increase stress and heat.
Tread and Wear: Measurements should be compared with the requirement that applied to the tire and its position.
Construction and Repair: Retread, repair, or manufacturing evidence may be relevant depending on the failure mode.
Age and Weathering: Age, ultraviolet exposure, ozone, and storage conditions may affect tire materials.
Road Hazards: Potholes, debris, and curb strikes can cause damage that may contribute to a later failure.

Evidence in Tire Blowout Cases

Failed Tire: The physical tire should be preserved for expert examination — tread depth measurement, internal inspection, age dating, and determination of failure mode.
Tire Maintenance Records: Purchase records, rotation records, and inflation checks.
Pre-Trip Inspection Logs: Did the driver document tire condition in the pre-trip inspection?
CVSA Inspection History: Prior roadside inspections that documented tire violations on the same vehicle.

Evidence PreservationThe failed tire and vehicle condition should be reviewed before repairs or disposal change the evidence. Tire, wheel, maintenance, and towing records can be important to the failure analysis.