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Jackknife Accidents
When it comes to the commercial trucking industry, jackknife accidents are a rather common occurrence. These may take place when the cab of the truck rotates away from the trailer, rendering it immobile and resembling a closing pocketknife. This may occur due to elements such as sudden breaking that causes a driver to lose control of the load, driver negligence resulting in the truck swerving, poor road conditions, and unsafe driving speed.
In many cases, victims in truck-related accidents caused by jackknifing suffer from harsh traumas and even fatal injuries. From vehicle damage, to stress, to bodily injuries requiring medical treatment, significant expense can be incurred.
Causes of Jackknifing Accidents
There are many factors that can cause truck-related jackknifing accidents, including:
- Negligence over maintenance: Truck drivers or company management who fail to maintain equipment and perform routine inspections.
- Cargo overload: Unstable loads that result in a rollover accident.
- High speed:Ability to react to road risks lessened due to high speed.
- Aggressive and/or reckless driving.
- DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances).
- Snow, ice, etc.: Poor driving conditions that causes slides and crashes.
- Fatigued driver: Drivers who nod off and cause accidents.
- Night driving and impaired vision: Vision difficulties that make it difficult to discern potential conditions and hazards on the road.
Contact an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney
If you or your loved ones are victims of a jackknifing accident, you will want an experienced attorney at your side. Do not hesitate to get in touch with a professional who will fight for your rights in court and get you the compensation you deserve. Only a good attorney will have what it takes to help you in a situation like this.