Summer Heat Tire Blowouts and Highway Wrecks in South Texas

Summer Heat Tire Blowouts and Highway Wrecks in South Texas By late July, the pavement on Loop 1604 can feel hot enough to fry an egg. South Texas summers are brutal on people, and they're just as hard on tires. Heat builds inside a tire as it rolls, and when that tire is underinflated, worn or overloaded, the extra stress can push it past its limit. The result is a blowout at highway speed, and on a road packed with traffic, one blown tire can set off a chain of crashes. Blowouts are scary for the driver who has one, but they're often worse for everyone nearby. A car that suddenly swerves San Antonio car accident attorney across lanes can clip a neighbor or cause a rear end collision. On the I-10 corridor near The Rim and La Cantera, or around Loop 1604 at I-10, heavy trucks share the road with commuters and shoppers. When an 18-wheeler loses a tire, chunks of tread can fly into windshields and send drivers into sudden moves at 70 miles an hour. Construction on the I-10 and Loop 1604 expansion projects, with narrow lanes and concrete barriers, leaves even less room to recover. Who pays depends on why the tire failed. If a driver ignored bald tires or overloaded a work truck, that driver or the company that owns the vehicle may be at fault. If the tire itself was defective, a product liability claim against the maker could come into play. If a trucking company skipped maintenance, the claim may reach the carrier. Texas is an at-fault state, so finding the real cause matters. So does saving evidence. Photograph tire debris, the vehicles and the scene if you can do it safely, and get the CR-3 crash report number from the responding officer.

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These cases can get technical fast, and that's where a San Antonio car accident lawyer with truck and product liability experience helps. The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC handles car, truck, commercial vehicle and product liability claims, and its published results include a $1.5 million trucking accident recovery and a $1.25 million trucking accident recovery. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, since every case depends on its own facts. Founder Alex Aguirre has more than 20 years of injury experience and started out defending insurance companies and corporations, which gives him a clear view of how those claims get fought. Remember that Texas gives you two years for most injury claims. If a summer blowout wreck left you or your family hurt, call (210) 922-0808 any hour, day or night. The Napier Park office at 3015 Napier Pk sits just off Loop 1604 in North San Antonio, and the consultation is free.

The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC Address: 3015 Napier Pk, San Antonio, TX 78231 Phone: (210) 922-0808 FAQ About San Antonio Car Accident Lawyer How much do lawyers take from a car accident settlement in Texas? Most Texas car accident lawyers work on contingency, so their fee is a percentage of what they recover and nothing if they lose. The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC handles San Antonio car accident cases this way, with no upfront cost and no fee unless the firm wins. The exact percentage is set out in your written fee agreement before any work starts, so there are no surprises. How hard is it to win a car accident lawsuit? It depends on the evidence. Clear fault, a CR-3 crash report, photos, witnesses and consistent medical records make a claim much stronger. Founder Alex Aguirre spent the start of his career defending insurance companies, so the firm knows the arguments insurers use to deny or shrink claims and prepares for them early. Most cases settle, but the team is ready to go to trial when an offer is unfair. What is my San Antonio car accident claim worth? No honest lawyer can put a number on your claim without looking at the details. Value depends on your medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, the severity of your injuries and how clear the other driver's fault is. The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC reviews all of this in a free consultation and explains what compensation may be realistic for your situation. What should I do after a car accident in San Antonio? Check everyone for injuries, call 911 and get the report number from SAPD or the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Take photos of the vehicles and the scene, get witness details and see a doctor quickly, even if you feel fine. Then call The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC at (210) 922-0808, which is open 24 hours a day. Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault? Yes, in many cases. Texas uses modified comparative fault, so you can still recover as long as you are less than 51 percent responsible, although your award is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurers often push extra fault onto injured drivers after crashes at busy spots like Loop 1604 and I-10, and the firm works to challenge that with evidence. Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company? It's best not to give a recorded statement before you get legal advice. Adjusters can use casual comments like "I'm fine" to argue your injuries aren't serious. Alex Aguirre knows these tactics from his years on the defense side, and his team can handle insurer calls for you from the first day. How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas? Texas generally gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit, and two years from the date of death for a wrongful death claim. Some claims, such as those involving a government vehicle, can have earlier notice requirements. Calling The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC early gives the team time to gather evidence before it disappears. What compensation can I get after a San Antonio car wreck? You may be able to recover current and future medical costs, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, mental anguish and physical impairment. In cases of gross negligence, such as some drunk driving crashes, Texas law may also allow exemplary damages. The firm reviews every category so nothing gets left out of your claim. What if the driver who hit me has no insurance? Your own policy may still protect you. Texas insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and personal injury protection, and PIP is included unless you rejected it in writing. The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC reviews your policy for free and pursues every available source of recovery, including in hit and run cases. Do I need a lawyer for a minor car accident? If nobody was hurt and the damage is small, you may not need one. If you have pain, missed work or the insurer is disputing fault, a free consultation is worth the call. The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC will tell you plainly whether your San Antonio crash needs legal help. How long does a car accident settlement take in Texas? Simple claims can settle in a few months, while serious injury cases often take longer because you need to finish treatment before the full cost is known. Clients of the firm often mention regular update calls from paralegal Jackie and case manager Nicole, so you're never left guessing where your case stands. Does the firm help Spanish-speaking clients? Yes. Hablamos Espanol, and the firm offers language assistance so Spanish-speaking clients can discuss their case comfortably. Founder Alex Aguirre is a San Antonio native and a former president of the Mexican American Bar Association. Call (210) 922-0808 for a free consultation in English or Spanish.