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Jackknife Truck Accidents

Jackknife Truck Accidents

Eighteen-wheelers often time weigh more than 80,000 pounds. These trucks are often referred to as big rigs or semi-trucks. When trucks this big and heavy are involved in an accident, you can anticipate that serious injuries or even death will, unfortunately, be the result. This is especially true if the truck accident involves jackknifing. This is one of the more severe accidents on the road. A jackknife accident occurs when a truck’s trailer swings across other traffic lanes. That is, the trailer becomes perpendicular to the truck’s cab. When this happens, oftentimes, the trailer smashes into other vehicles causing severe damage and injury.

How Jackknifing Occurs on the Road

A Jackknifing accident can have many factors that contribute to the incident. For instance, the truck driver’s negligence could lead to the accident. In other cases, environmental conditions such as rain, ice, high winds, or low visibility could contribute. Jackknifing may also occur as a result of brake failure. In any case, victims of jackknife truck accidents need to understand the cause of the accident. This vital information will likely play a crucial role in their claim. This is why truck accident investigations play a pivotal role. If you have been a victim of a jackknife truck accident, then you need to call an experienced truck accident attorney.

Some Causes Of Jackknife Accidents

  • Failing to maintain the vehicle
  • Driving while tired/fatigued
  • Driving while intoxicated/under the influence
  • Improperly secured cargo
  • Improper braking
  • Unsecured cargo
  • Equipment failure
  • Inclement weather

Regardless of why an accident occurred, injured victims need to receive the financial compensation they need to be restored to the state they were in before an accident occurred. We are dedicated to helping our clients secure their entitlements, whether through their insurance companies, negligent truck driver, or trucking company.

How Do I Get Compensated After A Truck Accident?

At Walker Texas Lawyer, we know that these accidents create an emotional, physical, and financial toll on a person’s life. Truck accidents often leave people with catastrophic injuries. We can help you pursue your legal action. It’s important after an accident to get legal help as soon as you are able. This will help preserve the evidence in the case. As well as start an investigation into what caused the accident. These types of investigations should be conducted by an attorney familiar with trucking regulations. To get your maximum compensation, you need an attorney with experience. You need an attorney that knows all the legalities of the trucking industry. It would help if you had a lawyer that would fight for you. It would help if you had a Walker Texas Lawyer.

A successful claim may reimburse you for:

  • Costs of medical treatment and hospitalization
  • Loss of present and future wages
  • Loss of earning capacity and ability to enjoy life
  • Mental/physical pain and suffering

Were You Injured in a Jackknife Truck Accident?

Semi Truck Jack Knife If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a truck accident, you must consult with a truck accident attorney. A truck accident lawyer will be familiar with 18-wheeler accidents and the particular federal trucking regulations. Overloaded freight, driver fatigue, and speed may be factors in jackknife truck accidents. A trucking accident attorney who knows the rules and the industry can prove a driver was at fault. A truck accident in Houston, Texas may include a commercial bus. If you or a loved one have been injured in a commercial bus or school bus accident, you need a qualified and experienced commercial truck accident attorney.

Walker Texas Lawyer has handled jackknifing cases as well as bus-related accidents. We know there is a multitude of reasons these accidents occur. You may require extended medical treatments and care if you have been injured in a truck accident. You will need help in recovering compensation and fighting with insurance companies. While the insurance company may act like your friend, they are not in the business of paying out. It would help if you had someone to fight for the compensation you deserve. You need to contact Walker Texas Lawyer, Houston’s 18-wheeler accident attorney. Call 713-552-1117 if you have been injured due to an automobile, motorcycle, or tractor-trailer accident to discuss how Walker Texas Lawyer can help you.

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