Can you sue for a tire blowout?

Yes, you can sue. You will have to prove fault and demonstrate your injuries, but you can go after the person responsible for your tire blowout.

Are truck drivers liable for damage?

Truck drivers who are acting within the scope of their employment when a truck accident occurs are typically not financially liable for damages unless they purposefully caused an accident. Even if a truck driver is at fault, liability will typically fall with the trucking company.

Is a tire blowout an at fault accident?

Personal injury protection or bodily injury coverage is what pays for your medical bills if you are involved in an accident and it is your “fault.” Although a tire blowing out is not technically your fault, if you are injured in a tire blowout accident, your personal injury protection will cover your medical bills.

Who is held responsible if a tire exploded and hit another car?

Determining who is liable for a tire explosion can be a bit tricky. In many situations, the driver is often the one held responsible, but it may also be the trucking company, manufacturer, retailer, or installer.

How do I sue a tire company?

You could sue the tire company, but would have to prove the tire was defective and that defect was a direct cause of the damages. You need to contact a personal injury attorney in the State you live.

Is the truck driver or trucking company responsible in a truck accident?

In general trucking companies are held responsible for an accident caused by the truck driver as long as the driver was in the employ of the company at the time of the accident and was doing something related to that employment. This is considered to be within the scope of employment.

What can cause a tire blowout?

Here are six common causes of tire blowouts.

• Road Damage. The road is a dangerous place.
• Too Much Weight. Your vehicle has weight restrictions just as semi-trucks have weight restrictions.
• Punctures.
• Low Air.
• Uneven Tread.
• Old or Defective Tires.

What to do if a tire blows while driving?

Here is what you should do if your car’s tire blows out while driving.

1. Keep a firm grip on the wheel.
2. Don’t brake.
3. Pullover to the side of the road.
4. Once you’ve stopped, apply your parking brake.
5. Turn on your emergency lights.
6. Put on your spare tire or call your Roadside Assistance service.

What are the common tire damages that occur on the road that are irreparable?

The most common types of damage are punctures, cuts, impacts, cracks, bulges and irregular wear.

Are tires covered in an accident?

Auto insurance policies don’t include tire warranties, specialized tire insurance, or a tire protection plan that covers normal wear and tear on your tires. If your tires are damaged after getting hit by another car, you can file a claim under your collision coverage to help pay to repair or replace them.

How do I sue a machine shop?

Subpoena the California Bureau of Automotive Repairs (“BAR”). Make sure you sue the right person or business….Here are the steps:

1. File the small claims lawsuit.
2. Prepare the small claims subpoena.
3. Request that the court “issue” the subpoena (process the subpoena).
4. Serve the subpoena on the Bureau of Automotive Repairs.