As the name implies, a wheel-off trucking accident occurs when a large truck loses one or more wheels while on the road. When a wheel separates from a semi-truck, it can strike a pedestrian, crash into the ground-floor room of a building through a window or glass door, or strike other motor vehicle traffic. Some of the worst accidents occur when a wheel crosses into the lane of oncoming traffic and collides head-on with a vehicle.
Wheel-off accidents are usually caused by improper tightening of the wheel lug nuts. Here are three common ways this happens:
The Lug Nuts Are Over Tightened
Lug nuts hold a tire in place because their thread pulls against the wheel stud threads. When severely over tightened, the stud is over stressed close to
Wheel-off accidents are usually caused by improper tightening of the wheel lug nuts. Here are three common ways this happens:
The Lug Nuts Are Over Tightened
Lug nuts hold a tire in place because their thread pulls against the wheel stud threads. When severely over tightened, the stud is over stressed close to