Las Vegas Truck Tire Blowout Accident Attorneys

What You Should Do Right Now

Being in a truck tire blowout accident is overwhelming. To protect your health and legal rights, take these immediate steps:

1. Get Medical Attention Immediately

Even if you feel “okay,” see a doctor right away. Adrenaline masks pain, and some serious injuries—internal bleeding, concussions, soft tissue damage—don’t show symptoms for hours or days. A medical evaluation creates documentation linking your injuries to the accident.

2. Do NOT Talk to Insurance Adjusters Alone

The trucking company’s insurance will call quickly—sometimes while you’re still in the hospital. They’ll seem sympathetic and helpful. They are not on your side. Their goal is getting you to say something that reduces what they have to pay.

Be polite but firm: “I’m recovering from my injuries right now. Please contact my attorney.” Then call Jack immediately.

Never give a recorded statement. Never sign anything. Never accept a settlement offer before speaking with an attorney.

3. Preserve Evidence If You Can

If you’re physically able and it’s safe:

• Photograph everything: Your vehicle damage, the truck, tire debris on the road, skid marks, your visible injuries
• Get witness information: Names and phone numbers of anyone who saw what happened
• Note details: Trucking company name, truck number, driver information
• Save all paperwork: Police report, medical bills, tow receipts, repair estimates

Don’t worry if you couldn’t do this. Many victims are too injured to gather evidence. That’s exactly why you need Jack—he’ll handle the investigation.

4. Call Jack Bernstein Immediately

Time is critical. Evidence disappears fast:

• Tire debris gets swept away
• Witnesses’ memories fade
• Trucking companies destroy maintenance records after legally required retention periods
• Nevada law provides only two years to file your lawsuit

Don’t give the insurance company time to build a defense against you. Call Jack now while the evidence is fresh.

Call (702) 633-3333 for your free consultation.

Why Truck Tire Blowouts Are So Dangerous

When an 80,000-pound commercial truck loses a tire at highway speed, it creates multiple simultaneous hazards:

• Violent loss of control: The truck lurches toward the blown tire, often crossing lanes, jackknifing, or rolling over
• Flying projectiles: Shredded tire pieces weighing dozens of pounds become missiles that shatter windshields and force vehicles off the road
• Chain reactions: Other drivers panic and crash while trying to avoid the out-of-control truck
• Multiple failures: The sudden stress on remaining tires often causes additional blowouts

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire-related crashes caused 646 deaths in 2023, with tire blowouts causing thousands of crashes and injuries annually.

In Las Vegas, the danger is amplified. Our extreme summer heat—regularly exceeding 110°F—accelerates tire degradation and increases blowout risk. When pavement temperatures reach 140°F-160°F, tire temperatures soar, causing air to expand rapidly and rubber to deteriorate faster.

Las Vegas Hot Spots for Truck Tire Failures

If your accident happened in one of these locations, you’re not alone:

I-15 near Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Speedway Boulevard: This stretch has experienced multiple serious truck tire fires and jackknifed tractor-trailers requiring prolonged road closures. The combination of heavy truck traffic, high speeds, and merging patterns creates especially dangerous conditions when tire failures occur.

Northbound and southbound I-15 corridor: As a critical freight route connecting California, Las Vegas, and Utah, I-15 carries constant commercial truck traffic. High-merging areas near major exits increase the risk of tire failures causing multi-vehicle crashes.

During extreme heat and major events: When temperatures exceed 110°F or when Las Vegas hosts major conventions and sporting events, truck traffic increases significantly—and so do tire failures.

These location-specific factors may strengthen your case.

Common Causes of Truck Tire Blowouts

After 40+ years handling personal injury cases, Jack recognizes that tire blowouts don’t “just happen”—they result from negligence, poor maintenance, or defective products. Understanding the cause helps identify who’s liable.

Underinflation (The #1 Cause)

Underinflated tires are the leading cause of tire blowout accidents. When tires lack proper air pressure, sidewalls flex excessively, weakening the adhesion between rubber and steel cords while creating excessive heat buildup. The tire generates friction until it suddenly explodes.

Overinflation

Overinflated tires put extreme stress on the tire’s internal structure, making it vulnerable to blowouts when hitting potholes or debris—especially common in Las Vegas where road conditions can be harsh.

Worn or Old Tires

Trucking companies sometimes avoid replacing old tires to save money, but aged tires have a higher chance of failing. Rubber cracks and weakens over time, developing unsafe conditions even if tread depth appears adequate.

Overloaded Trucks

When trucking companies overload vehicles to maximize profits, tires endure more weight, heat, and stress than designed. This dramatically increases blowout risk and violates federal weight regulations.

Defective Tires

Manufacturing defects—poor materials, improper curing, inadequate quality control—create hidden weaknesses. The NHTSA has recalled more than 46 million tires over the decades due to safety defects.

Poor Maintenance

Federal law requires commercial drivers to inspect tires before every trip. When drivers or trucking companies skip inspections or ignore problems to meet delivery deadlines, preventable blowouts occur.

Who Pays for Your Injuries? Understanding Liability

This is where Nevada law works strongly in your favor. Multiple parties can be held responsible, and Jack investigates all of them to maximize your compensation.

The Four Potentially Liable Parties

1. The Truck Driver

Federal regulations under 49 CFR Parts 396.11 and 396.13 require truck drivers to conduct pre-trip inspections, including visual tire inspections and reviewing previous driver inspection reports. If a driver noticed low pressure or damage but drove anyway to make a deadline, they’re liable.

2. The Trucking Company

Companies bear responsibility for:

• Regular tire maintenance and inspections
• Following federal requirements under 49 CFR §393.75: steer tires must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth, all other tires at least 2/32 inch
• Ensuring proper loading within tire weight limits
• Their driver’s actions (under respondeat superior doctrine, employers are liable for employee negligence during work duties)

Even if the driver was technically an independent contractor, courts increasingly hold trucking companies liable when they exercise significant operational control.

3. The Tire Manufacturer

When a tire fails due to a defect—not maintenance—the manufacturer can be held liable for:

• Design defects: The tire design itself creates unreasonable danger
• Manufacturing defects: Production errors (poor materials, improper curing, inadequate bonding)
• Failure to warn: Inadequate instructions about proper use, load limits, or speed ratings

4. Third-Party Maintenance Companies

If a trucking company outsourced tire maintenance and improper installation, failed inspections, or negligent repairs caused the blowout, the maintenance provider can be held liable.

Nevada’s Powerful Legal Advantage: Strict Liability

Here’s why Nevada is an excellent state for injury victims pursuing tire blowout claims:

Under NRS 695E.090, Nevada holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products—meaning victims don’t need to prove fault or negligence, only that the product was defective and caused injury.

This is a massive advantage. In most negligence cases, you must prove the defendant knew about the danger and failed to act reasonably. In a Nevada strict liability case, you simply prove:

1. The tire was defective when it left the manufacturer
2. That defect caused your injuries

No need to prove the manufacturer was careless or knew about the problem.

No Cap on Punitive Damages in Product Liability Cases

Under NRS 42.005, Nevada limits punitive damages in most cases to three times compensatory damages or $300,000. However, subsection 2 explicitly states these limitations do NOT apply to product liability actions.

When a tire manufacturer or trucking company acted with malice or conscious disregard for safety—like knowing about defects but not issuing recalls—you can seek unlimited punitive damages to punish wrongdoing and deter future misconduct.

Multiple Parties Often Share Liability

It’s common for several parties to share fault. For example:

• A trucking company failed to replace aging tires
• The driver ignored low pressure warnings
• The tire manufacturer used substandard materials

Jack pursues compensation from all responsible parties, maximizing your potential recovery.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

You deserve full compensation for every way this accident has impacted your life. Nevada law allows you to pursue:

Economic Damages (Your Financial Losses)

• Medical expenses: Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, medications, medical equipment
• Future medical costs: Ongoing treatment and care you’ll need for years
• Lost wages: Income you’ve already missed
• Lost earning capacity: If injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or reduce your earning ability
• Property damage: Vehicle repairs or replacement, damaged belongings

Non-Economic Damages (Your Personal Suffering)

• Pain and suffering: Physical pain, discomfort, and limitations on daily activities
• Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and psychological trauma from the accident
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Inability to participate in activities you once loved
• Disfigurement and scarring: Permanent changes to your appearance
• Loss of consortium: Impact on your relationship with your spouse

Punitive Damages (Punishing Wrongdoers)

When a defendant acted with malice, oppression, fraud, or conscious disregard for safety, Nevada allows unlimited punitive damages in product liability cases.

A tire manufacturer that knowingly sold defective tires without issuing recalls, or a trucking company that systematically ignored federal safety regulations, may face substantial punitive awards.

During your free consultation, Jack will review your specific situation and give you an honest assessment of your case’s potential value.

Evidence That Builds Strong Cases

Don’t worry if you were too injured to gather evidence at the scene. Jack handles comprehensive investigations that include:

Physical Evidence Jack Secures

• The failed tire: The most critical piece of evidence—Jack knows how to locate and preserve tire fragments
• Maintenance records: Federal law requires detailed tire inspection logs, and Jack knows how to obtain them through legal channels
• Electronic data: The truck’s electronic logging device (ELD) records speed, braking, and other data before the crash
• Inspection reports: Pre-trip and post-trip logs may show the driver knew about tire problems

Expert Analysis Jack Arranges

• Accident reconstruction: Determining vehicle speeds, impact forces, and sequence of events
• Tire failure analysis: Identifying whether the blowout resulted from maintenance neglect, overloading, or manufacturing defect
• Medical evaluation: Documenting your injuries and future care needs
• Economic calculation: Proving your financial losses and future impacts

Why Evidence Preservation Matters

Trucking companies know how these cases work. They often send their own investigators and lawyers to accident scenes within hours. You need an attorney protecting your interests just as quickly.

Time-sensitive evidence includes:

• Tire debris (gets swept away by road crews)
• Witnesses (memories fade and people become unreachable)
• Maintenance records (destroyed after retention periods expire)
• Dashcam and traffic camera footage (often deleted after 30-90 days)

The sooner you call Jack, the more evidence he can preserve.

How Jack Protects Your Rights and Maximizes Your Compensation

You’re facing well-funded trucking companies with teams of lawyers, major tire manufacturers with virtually unlimited resources, and multiple insurance companies each trying to shift blame. You need an attorney who can match their expertise.

Jack’s Approach to Tire Blowout Cases

Immediate Action: Jack begins investigating the moment you call. He secures evidence before it disappears and files necessary legal notices to preserve your rights.

Thorough Investigation: Jack doesn’t accept the insurance company’s version of events. He conducts independent investigations, consults with tire forensic specialists and accident reconstructionists, and identifies every party that contributed to your injuries.

Federal Regulation Expertise: Jack understands the complex web of FMCSA regulations governing commercial trucking operations. When companies violate federal tire safety standards, inspection requirements, or maintenance rules, these violations can establish negligence automatically.

Aggressive Negotiation: Insurance companies often make lowball settlement offers hoping you’ll accept less than your case is worth. Jack calculates the true value of your claim—including long-term impacts on your life—then negotiates aggressively for full compensation.

Trial Readiness: Jack prepares every case as if it will go to trial. This approach often produces better settlement offers, but if the insurance company won’t offer fair value, Jack is fully prepared to take your case before a jury.

Personal Involvement: Jack prides himself on achieving outstanding results for his clients and is personally involved in every case, ensuring you get the maximum compensation for your injuries. You’re not handed off to a paralegal—you work directly with Jack.

No Upfront Costs – No Risk to You

Jack works on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless he recovers compensation for you. This allows you to afford top-tier legal representation regardless of your current financial situation.

Your free consultation includes:

• Honest assessment of whether you have a valid case
• Explanation of Nevada laws that apply to your situation
• Realistic expectations about potential compensation
• Clear answers to all your questions
• No pressure and no obligation

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the trucking company blames me for following too closely?

Insurance companies often try to shift blame to victims. Jack knows these tactics. Nevada law recognizes that in strict product liability cases involving defective tires, the focus is on whether the product was defective—not on the victim’s conduct. Even in negligence cases, Nevada follows modified comparative negligence, meaning you can still recover as long as you’re less than 50% at fault.

What if I can’t afford to miss work for medical appointments and legal meetings?

Your health comes first. Jack schedules consultations around your availability, can meet at your home or hospital if needed, and works efficiently to minimize demands on your time. Missing work to recover from injuries is part of your compensable damages.

The insurance adjuster offered me $5,000 to settle quickly. Should I take it?

No. Quick settlement offers almost always undervalue claims. Insurance companies hope you’ll accept before you understand the full extent of your injuries or talk to an attorney. Once you accept and sign, you typically cannot pursue additional compensation—even if you discover serious injuries later. Never accept a settlement before consulting Jack.

What if the tire was a retread? Does that automatically mean I have a case?

Not necessarily. Federal regulations under 49 CFR §393.75 allow retreaded tires in certain applications but prohibit them on steer axles of buses and restrict their use on truck steer axles based on load capacity. Whether the tire was new or retreaded, what matters is whether it was defective, properly maintained, and appropriate for its use. Jack will investigate all factors.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Nevada?

Under Nevada law (NRS Chapter 11), you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss this deadline, and you lose your right to compensation forever—regardless of how strong your case is. Don’t wait.

The tire manufacturer is a huge company. Can we really win against them?

Yes. Jack has 40+ years of experience holding major corporations accountable. Nevada’s strict liability laws level the playing field by removing the need to prove the manufacturer knew about the defect. Large companies also face public pressure to settle strong cases rather than risk jury verdicts that include punitive damages.

Time Is Running Out – Call Jack Now

Don’t let insurance companies and trucking corporations deny you fair compensation.

Every day you wait:

• Evidence disappears
• Witnesses become harder to locate
• Your deadline to file gets closer
• Insurance companies build their defense

Nevada law provides only a two-year statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims. Miss that deadline, and you lose your right to compensation forever—regardless of how strong your case is.

Jack Bernstein has 40+ years of experience as a personal injury attorney. Now serving Nevada injury victims, Jack understands federal trucking regulations, Nevada product liability law, and the tactics insurance companies use to avoid paying claims. Jack is personally involved in every case, ensuring you get individual attention and maximum results.

Your Next Steps Are Simple

1. Call (702) 633-3333 now or fill out our online contact form
2. Speak with Jack directly in a free, no-obligation consultation
3. Get honest answers about your case and legal options
4. Let Jack handle everything while you focus on recovery

You deserve an attorney who will fight for you. Jack’s got your back.

Call (702) 633-3333 today.