Tire Blowout Accident Claims
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tire blowout accident lawsuits
If the tire blowout caused your motor vehicle accident, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We don't charge for consultations.
Common causes of a tire blowout
The sudden failure of a tire due to wear, defect, or, most commonly, under-inflation can cause an accident on the road.
Other causes of tire blowouts may include tire manufacturer defects, deep potholes on the road, cargo overload or cargo shift (semi-trucks), severe weather, or hazardous road conditions.
Air pressure and tire blowout accidents
In general, all tires lose pressure over time. The drivers of older used cars have to remember to check tire pressure regularly. The newer cars have a tire pressure monitoring system, and if the tires are low on air, the driver can see a warning light on the dashboard. Regardless, the driver is responsible for the safe operation and proper maintenance of their vehicle, and checking the tire air pressure is part of it.
Who is liable?
When the tire blowout accident leads to severe injury to another driver, passenger(s), or pedestrian(s), the at-fault driver is liable for all damages.
Tire manufacturers also could be responsible for a tire blowout accident. In some cases, the company that provided routine maintenance service could be liable for an accident.
What kind of damage can a tire blowout cause?
A result of a tire blowout accident could be devastating, damaging other vehicles and injuring other car drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. A tire blowout accident can cause a rear-end collision, rollover accident, or catastrophic accident when an 18-wheeler spins across multiple traffic lines smashing everything on its way. The tire blowout accidents on a highway are the most dangerous because they often involve numerous vehicles and numerous victims.
Is tire blowout an at-fault accident?
In most cases, yes. The tire blowout is considered a driver's negligence under Nevada law. Since the driver is responsible for the proper maintenance of their vehicle, the driver (or their insurance) is financially liable for all damages.
If the driver can prove that the tire blowout is a tire manufacturer defect, the manufacturer could be responsible for damages.
When multiple parties involved
In Nevada, if numerous victims were involved in an accident, all victims who filed a claim should receive accident compensation to pay for their medical bills and other damages.
Does State Farm cover tire blowout accidents?
The State Farm or any other car insurance company would cover the tire blowout accidents since a tire blowout accident is a form of negligence.
What type of insurance coverage is needed to cover a tire blowout?
Any regular car insurance covers tire blowouts that lead to accidents. There is no special insurance for it.
Semi-truck tire blowout: What is the cause
The causes of semi-truck tire blowout accidents are no different from the small cars or bus accidents. The driver's negligence, defective tires, heat, cargo overload, severe weather conditions cause the semi-truck tire blowout accidents. In Nevada, the semi-truck driver (of their liability insurance) is responsible for compensating the accident victims and paying for the victim's medical bills, property damages, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the loss of quality of life.
When a school bus involved in a tire blowout accident
Here is what you need to know: When the Clark County government operates the vehicle, there is usually a $100,000 cap on damages per bus accident. That includes tire blowout accidents. However, the "public" buses (e.g., the CAT bus) operate by private entities and carry commercial policies. Currently, the commercial accident policy in Las Vegas can cover over $1,000,000 per bus accident.
How long does it take to get a settlement after a tire blowout accident?
Every case is different. When multiple vehicles and multiple victims are involved in an accident, injuries are severe, and it may take a few years to settle.
Accident settlement amount
The facts surrounding an accident and the victim's injuries directly correlate with the settlement amount.
The tire blowout accidents often get five or six figures settlements.
If somebody died in a tire blowout accident, the victim's family could receive a seven-digit accident compensation.
I don't have a health insurance
A personal injury attorney at Heshmati & Associates can arrange for medical care on a medical lien. It means the doctor is paid out of the case when the case settles. It also means no co-pays or deductibles, or other out-of-pocket expenses.
Tire blowout claims in Nevada
Our office routinely handles accident liability claims with USAA, Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, American Family, and many other insurance companies. It makes no difference for us what insurance company the plaintiff uses. Preparing a demand package, filing a head injury accident claim, and negotiating a settlement is the same.
How do attorneys get paid?
We work on a contingency basis. There are no fees or costs involved unless we get you monetary compensation negotiating your case or during the trial.
We can help
Our law firm handles dozens of car or semi-truck accidents every month. Call our office at 702-432-1000 to discuss your situation, and speak with our car accident injury attorney.
The initial consultation is free.
We serve clients injured in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, and surrounding areas of Nevada.
We also provide house and hospital visits upon request.
Last updated on February 3, 2024.
