The Houston rollover crash lawyers at Denena & Points have written several articles over the summer regarding the deadly dangers of tire failure from inherent defects, wear, age, heat and sun damage, and improper inflation. Crash statistics show that tire blowouts are particularly likely to lead to loss of vehicle control and rollover crashes. And SUVs, with their high centers of gravity on relatively narrow wheelbases, are especially prone to rollover crashes, even in these days of ESC (electronic stability control).
Sadly on Monday a Chevy Suburban SUV provided a fatal demonstration of the deadly danger of rollover crashes from tire blowouts. Young Trace Williams was in the rear of the SUV when it suffered a blowout in the 10100 block of U.S. 59 near Parker.
The Chevy Suburban left its intended trajectory and swerved to the left following the blowout. It then struck a center highway divider, rode up the barrier, and struck a light pole. The SUV then rolled and slid about 100 more feet down the Eastex Freeway. The 5-year-old in the back of the Suburban dies at the scene, and 4 other occupants of the SUV received transport to the hospital with serious injuries. (Source: khou.com, 7/31/2012)
Our Houston rollover crash lawyers reiterate the critical importance of taking the time to check the inflation, wear, and condition of your tires on a regular basis. Especially in the brutal heat and sun of a lengthy Texas summer, your tires could age unnaturally quickly. Tire rubber and polymers could dry, crash, and degrade. And the bonds between the treads and the steel belts could weaken and separate.
Don’t become the victim of a needless rollover crash caused by tire failure. Check your tires’ condition and replace them if necessary. Learn more about what to check for and how to avoid tire failure in this article by our concerned Houston rollover crash lawyers.