Mechanical failure is a common cause of serious injury truck accidents. Whenever someone is injured in an Arizona truck crash, it must be determined what caused the accident to determine who may be held liable for the damages suffered. When a tire failure is the cause of the crash, there are a number of potentially liable parties.
Was the tire defective? If there have been numerous cases of failure of that particular brand and type of tire, the tire may have been defective. In such cases, the tire manufacturer may be held accountable for the damages suffered in the crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides reports on all potentially dangerous truck tires on their official website.
There are many important questions that must be asked in the aftermath of a truck accident in Arizona. Did the truck driver fail to perform a pre-trip tire inspection? Drivers are required to inspect their vehicles before embarking on a long trip. They are also mandated under federal law to maintain inspection and maintenance records. Tire pressure should be checked on all of the tires and the tires should be examined for uneven wear and tear.
Did the truck company or truck owner fail to maintain the tires? When drivers are allowed to drive on tires that do not meet Department of Transportation tread depth requirements there is an increased risk of tire failure. Other forms of negligence by the trucking company include mounting tires with different levels of wear and mounting tires of different sizes.
Determining whom to hold liable for an Arizona truck crash is a complicated process. The skilled Peoria truck equipment failure attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. are here to help. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona truck accident, call our offices today at 602-457-6222 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.
