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Man Injured in Loose Tire Accident on Highway 90 in San Antonio, Texas


San Antonio, TX – A man was injured when the front tire of his vehicle detached from the rim. The incident happened early Monday morning on Highway 90 near Spurs Ranch Road.

According to reports, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to roll into an embankment.

The 33-year-old male driver was transported to the hospital, where his condition remains unknown.

No further details have been released.

The injured deserves to know why the tire fell off the rim

Tires don’t just fall off cars. Although many people may think tire failure is a result of poor maintenance or bad luck, the truth is that many times, it happens because of faulty maintenance jobs. When this happens, it is not the fault of the driver; the repair shop or the manufacturer may be at fault.

Unfortunately, drivers often leave tire maintenance shops unaware that the job was done poorly, putting themselves and others at risk. Common mistakes at these shops include improper wheel installation, incorrectly tightened lug nuts, using old lug nuts with new wheels, loose or worn wheel studs, and improperly balanced tires. These errors can cause wheels to come loose, which is unacceptable. When a shop fails to do its job correctly, and someone is seriously injured on the road, the company should be held accountable.

Skilled professionals will need to examine the tire and vehicle in question to identify the cause of the tire failure. This investigation will give the injured and their family answers about what happened and whether the accident could have been avoided. If the tire was improperly maintained, the repair shop should be held responsible, helping prevent similar accidents in the future.

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The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

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