St. Louis Car Crash Attorney: Man and Two Children Injured in Vehicle Overturn in Scotland County
Whig.com reports that a man and two child passengers were injured in a car accident in the evening on May 30, 2011 in Scotland County, Missouri. The driver was traveling down Route A when a tire came off of his vehicle. After crashes like this it is important to talk with a Car Crash Attorney to discuss your rights.
Approximate location of the accident:
The vehicle subsequently veered off the road and flipped over. Authorities say that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Injuries to the driver and one of his child passegers were both serious enough to require the two to be taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital. The other child's injuries were not as serious and did not require hospitalization.
Tiresafety.com indicates that tire maintenance is extremely important. Failure to engage in routine tire maintenance can lead to costs in terms of reduced gas mileage and even potentially catastrophic tire blowouts. The website recommends that drivers check tire pressure monthly, have tires rotated every 5,000 to reduce wear on tires and routinely evaluate tires for signs of damage.
It is unclear whether this accident could have been prevented through tire maintenance because it is unknown what fault other components of the car played in the accident. However, accidents can often be prevented if a driver takes simple steps to insure that tires are properly inflated and that they have not been worn down over time.
Have you or one of your loved ones been involved in an accident caused by a tire failure? Call the St. Louis car crash attorneys of Page Law at (314) 241-2273 or 1-800-CAR-CRASH for a free consultation with no obligation. We will fight to get you the recovery you deserve to move on with your life after a crash.
Sources: http://www.whig.com/story/news/Scotland-Accident-053111, http://www.tiresafety.com/
