JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

A tire blowout is more than inconvenient; it also dangerous. The sudden loss of tire pressure can cause your vehicle to spin out of control. However, you can take certain steps to avoid a Pennsylvania tire blowout accident. Here are some tips from the Philadelphia accident attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk, and Kredo.

• Remain calm. We know this is hard to do, but you need to be able to think. Take a deep breath.
• Turn on your blinking hazard lights.
• Grip the steering wheel with both hands.
• Don’t slam on the brakes. Instead, take your foot off the gas pedal and let the car gradually slow down. While your car is slowing down, try to keep the car moving in a straight line.
• Once you have regained control, slowly steer towards the far right lane or breakdown lane. Avoid sudden steering changes.
• If you have to change lanes, watch for traffic and signal before changing.
• When you get to a safe place, tap your brakes lightly until you come to a stop.
• Set the parking brake.
• If it is night time, turn on all your lights so you can be seen. If it is safe to do so, put out flares or reflectorized triangles. Raise your hood to let others know that you need help.
• Only exit the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Move away from the road until help arrives. Never stand next to or behind your vehicle.
• Call for help. Never try to change your own tire if you are in a high-traffic area.
• Have your car checked by your mechanic to make sure there is no damage to your vehicle.

A tire blowout accident isn’t always the driver’s fault. The blowout may be due to a defective tire. If you suspect that a defective tire caused your Pennsylvania car accident, contact a Philadelphia car crash attorney.

The Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Mednick, Mezyk, and Kredo help Philadelphia accident victims get fair compensation for all their car crash injuries. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 888-807-WORK.