Tire Blowout Rollover Accident With Injuries Closes SR 408 In Orlando

A rollover accident on State Road 408 in Orlando closed the road to traffic for several hours on Monday.  Local media outlets are reporting that Jearles House, of Orlando, was traveling eastbound on SR 408 when her vehicle overturned on the highway as a result of a blown tire.

Ms. House was extracted from her SUV by fire rescue and was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment.  A female passenger in her vehicle apparently walked away with no injuries.  Traffic was stopped for over one hour while the wreckage and debris were moved, and repairs were made to the roadway itself.

We wish Ms. House the best with her injuries, but she is really fortunate that she was not killed.  Tire blowouts - particularly those on the highway -- can easily be fatal.  Tire blowouts happen for a variety of reasons, and it is very important for the victim of an accident caused by a tire blowout to salvage and keep as much of the tire as possible.  Many times a close inspection of a blown tire will demonstrate faulty manufacturing or poor maintenance of the tire.  Other times improper inflation of the tire is the culprit.

Tire blowout cases are very difficult to pursue.  An injured consumer would be wise to consult with an attorney experienced in handling this kind of case, and working with the experts that are oftentimes essential to success in these claims.