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How Poorly Maintained Tires Can Play A Role In Your Personal Injury Case

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Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries caused by a car accident. If you suffer from this type of injury after an accident, you might be in pain, affecting your day-to-day life. Car accidents can be devastating, and the consequences can be even worse when they result from preventable issues such as worn-out or damaged tires. Motorists who neglect their tires may endanger themselves and others on the road. Underinflated, overinflated, worn out, or damaged tires can blow out, lose traction, or skid on the street, leading to accidents. If you are in this type of accident, contact a personal injury attorney for help. 

Why Defective Tires Cause Car Accidents

Poor-quality materials, manufacturing defects, or inadequate inspections sometimes cause tire defects. When this happens, the manufacturer may be held responsible for any injuries caused by the defect.

However, when the motorist is responsible for tire maintenance, they may be liable for any accidents resulting from their neglect. Therefore, it's crucial to find out which parties are at fault when seeking compensation for your injuries.

Why Car Accidents Cause Whiplash

This injury commonly occurs in car accidents and can be especially severe when tire issues cause the accident. A driver might crash into the back of your car and cause an accident. Whiplash occurs when your neck jerks suddenly, causing damage, resulting in pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion, and it can take weeks or even months to recover from fully.

What to Do After the Car Accident

After your car accident, you must seek medical attention immediately, regardless of how much pain you experience. You can prove that you suffered severe injuries after the accident by seeking medical attention. Then, you'll need to contact a personal injury attorney with experience in car accidents.

How a Personal Injury Attorney Will Help

The personal injury attorney will determine why the tires were defective and which parties are liable. The liable party could be the motorist who failed to maintain their tires or could be a negligent manufacturer or tire repair service. Tracking down the responsible party can be very difficult without adequate legal counsel.

The Next Steps

After finding out who is liable, you can negotiate a settlement with a relevant party or insurance provider. You may also consider filing a lawsuit. Then, you'll be more likely to receive total compensation for your medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Contact a local personal injury law firm to learn more.


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