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Tire Blowout Safety Tips, presented by Montlick & Associates, Attorneys

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What Every Driver Should Know About Tire Blowouts!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tags: Automobile Safety, Family & Child Safety,

Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares important information on what to do - and what NOT to do - in the event of a tire blowout. Watch this week's ABC News video, and click on the links below to download the firm's latest safety guide plus additional information on what you can do to avoid serious injuries - and possible fatalities - during a tire blowout.

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Georgia Accident Attorneys, Montlick & Associates, Distributes Important Driver Safety Information about Tire Blowouts

A tire blowout is dangerous and scary at any speed, but especially when traveling on Georgia's congested roadways. That's why the Georgia Accident Attorneys at Montlick & Associates are encouraging all Georgia drivers to watch the video posted at the top of this page and to download the firm's latest safety guide on what to do - and what not to do- during a tire blowout. Knowing what steps to take in the immediate aftermath of a tire blowout will help you take control, and avoid the panic that can lead to serious, and even deadly, car crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, if you do experience a tire blowout, it is extremely important to adhere to the following do's and don'ts:

1. Do not step on the brake. It can be your first instinct, but it is the worst mistake you can make. Applying the brakes will cause an even greater imbalance in vehicle stability.
2. Do not abruptly release your foot from the gas pedal. This causes the vehicle to transfer more weight from rear tires to front tires and can lead to greater loss of control.
3. Do release the gas pedal gradually. Correct the steering to help regain control - look where you want to go and steer in that direction.
4. Do continue to slow down once your vehicle has stabilized.
5. Do pull off the road as soon as you determine that it is safe to do so.

The Georgia Accident Attorneys at Montlick & Associates have been representing those seriously injured or killed in Georgia motor vehicle accidents for over 27 years. Our goal is to be the best defective tire accident lawyers in Georgia. We work hard for our clients and are committed to providing exceptional service. Our Atlanta tire blowout lawyers are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located we are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.