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The consequences of a vehicle tyre blow-out at high speed can be disastrous due to loss of control by the driver and, depending on the circumstances, this could lead to a Scottish accident compensation claim.
Tyres take a tremendous amount of punishment with every mile driven; they can be damaged by knocking on a kerb edge or dropping in a pothole and, if their pressure is not kept at the correct p.s.i. (pounds per square inch), wear will be uneven and their strength and useful life will be reduced with a consequent greater risk of a road traffic accident.
Unless there has been a definite impact, it usually takes a few months for a tyre to become at risk of bursting' and this is one of those instances where safety first definitely pays by regularly checking tyres for uneven wear, sufficient tread depth and that they are at correct pressure for the load in the vehicle.
If a blow-out or sudden puncture in a rear wheel occurs, the car will weave about, especially if it happens at speeds higher than 50mph. Holding the steering wheel firmly and slowing the car down through the gears is the best action to take but if quick braking is needed, the back of the car may slide.
With a front puncture, again allowing the car to lose speed naturally is better than braking heavily. The car will pull to one side so firm steering is needed to control this; pulling the hand brake on and off may help but this could cause the back wheels to lock.
Once you have pulled up, you can only drive on the burst tyre very slowly and for the shortest distance possible otherwise the wheel itself will be damaged. Although the spare wheel should be in as good a condition as the ones on the car, the pressure may be down so it should be checked as soon as possible after being changed.
Suffering a blow-out at speed can easily be the cause of a road traffic accident either to the vehicle on which the tyre is being used or there can be a car crash as a result of loss of control by the stricken driver, which potentially could be very serious in terms of fatalities, injuries and damage.
In most cases of a blown tyre, it will be the driver himself who, either through neglect of maintenance or poor driving technique, is to blame for the sudden puncture but there can be situations where someone else is at fault.
For example, the driver of a company car or lorry, may leave all maintenance to an approved servicer or in-house mechanical team and would have good reason to assume his vehicle was in sound condition and, if driven appropriately, unlikely to have tyres with a weakness.
Occasionally, either accidentally or deliberately, sub-standard tyres can be fitted and these are more prone to blow-outs so the supplier or fitter who put them on could be liable if they were found to have contributed to an accident leading to personal injury.
Help with Scottish accident compensation
Wherever you are in the UK, the high volume of traffic means blown tyres and resulting accidents are bound to occur and, although thanks to higher production standards these are becoming less common, they can be the basis for a Scottish accident compensation case.
If a car crash involving a burst tyre has affected you or a loved one and a personal injury has resulted, you may well benefit from consulting one of our specialist no win no fee lawyers. He will be able to give you advice on the possibility of pursuing a damages claim.
Should you wish him to represent you, you can be assured everything will be explained in plain English and that he will maintain the highest professional standards, overseen by the Law Society for Scotland.
To make an initial inquiry about Scottish accident compensation, you can contact YouClaim in a variety of ways. There is an online inquiry form on this web page, you can start echat or call now and speak to one of our helpful legal advisers on 0800 10 757 95
