Florida Mom And Daughter Barely Survive Flying Tire Accident

Flying tire accidents involve tires that come off vehicles while the vehicle is in motion. Such accidents are extremely dangerous, especially when the tire flies off a commercial semi-truck. These tires weigh upwards of 150 pounds and can absolutely destroy a motor vehicle when they’re rolling down a highway at 50 mph.

A Florida mother and her young daughter are lucky to be alive after experiencing what police called a “freak accident” involving a loose tire that became dislodged from another vehicle before slamming into their windshield and absolutely destroying their car. The duo were traveling near U.S. 19 near Clearwater, Fl when a vehicle in the oncoming lane somehow lost one of its tires. The tire proceeded to bounce over the media and crashed through the pair’s windshield.

The majority of the damage occurred on the passenger side of the car. The windshield was shattering, sending shards of glass throughout the interior of the vehicle. The roof was completely crushed. Photos of the totaled car reveal just how close the pair came to death.

Miraculously, no one was injured or killed in the accident. The child was in the backseat when the accident occurred, likely saving her life. Had she been in the front passenger side of the car, she is unlikely to have survived the accident.

Flying tire accidents and personal injury lawsuits 

While flying tire accidents are generally regarded as freak accidents, they are anything but. Often, it is a commercial truck that is the source of the tire. All drivers are responsible for the mechanical safety of their vehicles. If a mechanical failure contributes to an accident, the individual whose vehicle failed is responsible for the accident.

The same holds true for commuter drivers as it does for major trucking companies. However, trucking companies have an increased duty of care when it comes to flying tires. Truck drivers are expected to inspect their vehicles regularly while they are on a delivery and before the delivery occurs. A simple inspection of the vehicle can prevent a flying tire accident from occurring.

It’s important to understand that there is no defense to a flying tire lawsuit. The biggest hurdle is determining where the flying tire came from. The trucking company that owns the truck is responsible for any damage caused to vehicles or any personal injuries that are sustained in the accident. The same would hold true for a commuter who loses a tire that destroys someone else’s car.

Talk to a Florida Flying Tire Accident Attorney Today 

If a stray tire has destroyed your vehicle and nearly claimed your life, then you are likely entitled to compensation. Halpern, Santos & Pinkert can help you sue the owner of the tire to recoup damages related to your medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced quality of life. Call our Florida personal injury lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and learn more about how we can help.

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