Truck Accidents & Jackknifing
Jackknifing is the term used to describe the folding of a semi-truck into an acute angle, similar to the shape of a folding pocket knife.
This situation occurs when the semi-truck or 18 wheeler skids causing the trailer to follow behind forming the jackknife angle.
Due to the massive size of semi-trucks and 18 wheelers, jackknifing situations are extremely dangerous. The fast and sharp movement of the truck causes insufficient time for other vehicles to stop, and the trailer may crash into other cars as its slides.
Jackknifing most commonly occurs as a truck’s wheels lock due to slippery road conditions. The combination of severe road conditions and other factors, such as equipment failure, may cause a truck to jackknife. Unfortunately, driver negligence often plays a major role in jackknifing truck accidents. Drivers who fail to break properly or in insufficient time are often the cause of jackknifing accidents. Driver negligence may also cause jackknifing truck accidents after sharp turns, breaking improperly around bends, and after the inadequate handling of turns.
Often times jackknifing situations occur as the result of an accident and not as the cause of an accident. True jackknifing situations most often occur to trucks carrying no loads or very light loads. The determination of the cause of the accident and fault can sometimes be difficult to determine. This is why it is extremely important to hire attorneys experienced with truck accidents and jackknifing.
Jackknifing truck accidents can result in serious injuries including spinal cord injuries and brain injuries, and may even result in the wrongful death of a loved one. The size and force of semi-trucks and 18 wheelers can cause severe damage in comparison to other on road vehicles. Jackknifing accidents caused by driver fatigue or negligence cause life altering results for everyone involved. Handling the insurance companies, settlements, and in worst case scenarios wrongful death after a jackknifing truck accident is additionally strenuous for the injured parties. In order to handle these difficult situations and receive the damages you are owed it is very important to hire an attorney skilled in jackknifing truck accidents.
Our personal injury lawyers have years of experience handling trucking and jackknifing accidents. We have represented clients across the nation and are very familiar with jackknife accidents in all forms of trucking vehicles – including big rigs jackknifing, 18wheeler accidents, and commercial vehicle crashes. Our personal injury lawyers also work on contingency, so there is no cost associated in hiring our firm unless you win.
If you or a loved one has been the recent victim of a jackknifing truck accident, call the truck accident lawyers of McEwen Law Firm today at (800) 732-3070. The call and consultation are free of charge and obligation. We will discuss all the options available to you and the compensation you deserve after any semi-truck or jackknifing accident.
Free, No Obligation ConsultationThe lawyers at the McEwen Law Firm provide expert consultation, legal advice, and representation for persons injured in semi truck accidents. We’ve successfully accepted and resolved trucking injury cases nationwide. Our truck accident lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals are trained to investigate, carefully handle, negotiate, prepare, and develop truck accident cases from start to finish. One of our truck accident attorneys, Peter Kestner has extensive experience with truck accident cases, both as a private attorney and representative for trucking companies. His intimate knowledge of the truck industry, and the Federal regulations that govern it, give his current practice a unique edge—and his clients a distinct advantage. If you or someone you love has been in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering. Our law firm will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, from building a strong case to recovering the money you and your family deserve. To contact the McEwen Law Firm for a free consultation you can call us toll free at (800)732-3070 or contact a lawyer to get started with your truck accident lawsuit online. Our consultations are confidential and there is no obligation. The best part is – you won’t pay any fees unless we win your case. (800) 732-3070 |
