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A jackknife truck accident can happen suddenly, leaving motorists without time to react. Due to the immense size and weight of commercial trucks, these accidents often leave victims facing significant injuries and a challenging road to recovery. During this difficult time, you may wonder how you will cover your medical bills while missing work and if you have legal recourse. Fortunately, a jackknife truck accident lawyer from our firm can help you understand your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation.
At Karns & Karns Truck Accident Attorneys, we understand the devastating impacts these accidents have on victims and their families. When someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing harms you, we believe you deserve justice and compensation for your losses. Do not hesitate to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your unique situation. We are here to listen to your story and help you understand your legal options for moving forward. Call us at (833) 545-1644 or contact us online.
What Is a Jackknife Truck Accident?
A jackknife accident occurs when a large truck’s trailer swings or folds inward toward the cab, making an “L” or “V” shape. Once the trailer begins to skid, the driver may lose control of it, and the trailer may continue to swing until it crashes into the truck’s cab or other vehicles on the road. Jackknifing may occur due to many reasons, but generally, sudden breaking, oversteering, and slick roads can cause them.
Jackknife accidents are especially dangerous due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks. Semi-trucks or big rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a trailer swings out of control, it can crash into vehicles next to it or block multiple lanes of unsuspecting traffic, creating the risk of pileups. These accidents can be devastating, often leading to severe injuries or fatalities.
Who Is Responsible for a Jackknife Truck Accident?
A thorough investigation is generally needed to determine what factors contributed to the jackknife accident and who is liable. We recommend working with an experienced jackknife truck accident lawyer to help you identify who is responsible for your injuries and damages. Generally, however, one or more of the following parties may be at fault:
- Truck driver. In many cases, the truck driver is at least partly responsible for a jackknife accident. Driver negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, or improper braking, can all lead to loss of control and the trailer swinging out of alignment.
- Trucking company. The trucking company could be liable if contributing factors to the accident include improper hiring, lack of training, failure to enforce safety standards, or failure to maintain its vehicles.
- Truck maintenance company. Commercial trucks like semis and 18-wheelers require regular inspections and repairs. The maintenance company may be responsible if poor maintenance leads to equipment failure and a resulting accident.
- Cargo loaders. Uneven or overweight cargo can make it more difficult for the truck driver to control the vehicle, especially during turns or sudden stops. If the truck’s loaders fail to distribute weight correctly or secure items properly, they may share liability for an accident.
- Other motorists. In accidents that involve multiple vehicles, another driver’s negligence may cause a truck to jackknife. For example, if a car in front of a semi-truck slams on its brakes, the semi-driver may have no option but to brake suddenly and potentially lose control of the truck’s trailer.
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What Compensation Can I Recover After a Jackknife Truck Accident?
In a commercial truck accident claim, you may be able to pursue compensation for multiple types of damages you incurred. An experienced jackknife truck accident attorney can help you identify all applicable damages to your case, so you seek the compensation you need and deserve.
Generally, however, damages fall into two categories: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages compensate you for the financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident. Some of the common types of economic damages include:
- Medical expenses. Medical expenses encompass past and future expected medical costs related to your accident injuries. For example, you can seek the cost of emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, follow-up visits, physical therapy, and medications. You can also seek ongoing or long-term care costs necessary to your recovery.
- Lost wages. If your injuries prevent you from working, you can pursue the income and benefits you lost during this period. In severe cases, you can seek compensation for loss of future earnings if you cannot work in the same capacity or return to your job due to disability or disfigurement.
- Property damage. Property damage refers to the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle after the accident. It can also encompass any other personal property damaged or destroyed in the crash.
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, compensate you for the non-monetary losses you have incurred. While more subjective than financial losses, they are generally just as important to accident victims. Examples of non-economic damages include:
- Physical pain. Serious accidents often result in injuries that cause ongoing pain and physical limitations. You should be compensated for the daily suffering and reduced quality of life these injuries cause.
- Emotional distress. Emotional distress compensates victims for the emotional and psychological impacts suffered. For example, it may encompass anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other conditions that arise due to the trauma of the accident.
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Schedule a Free Case Review With Our Jackknife Truck Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one have been injured in a jackknife truck accident due to someone else’s negligence, we believe that you deserve justice and compensation for your losses. At Karns & Karns Truck Accident Attorneys, we shoulder the legal burden for truck accident victims, helping them secure the compensation they need to move forward. We handle truck accident cases in Los Angeles, California, Texas, and Nevada.
Call our law firm today at (833) 545-1644 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation about your situation. We are here to listen to your story and help you understand your best options for pursuing compensation.
