It’s Time to Check Your Tires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more people are killed in motor vehicle accidents due to faulty tires than in accidents caused by distracted driving. The NHTSA reports that 738 people died in 2017 from accidents caused by tire-related issues. Compare that to deaths caused by cellphone-related accidents, which has never exceeded 500 people for any year the NHTSA has collected such data. The NHTSA recommends having your tires checked annually. Clearly, ensuring that the tires on our vehicles are in good condition is something we should all take the time to do.

We see drivers on the road looking at the phone in their laps all too often. Imagine how little attention those people pay to the condition of their tires. Distracted driving is a serious issue, but it’s obvious that tire safety is as well. While it’s impossible to make other people check their tires, you should take responsibility for your own vehicle. Developing good habits with respect to the health of your tires is vital, and confirming that your children learn the same habits is a worthy endeavor. Remember, only half of each tire on your vehicle is visible to you. If the half you can see appears damaged, how damaged is the other half?

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, contact an attorney at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner by calling 713-231-9360 or toll free at 1‑800-594-4884.