For a review
of your case,
contact the
personal injury
attorneys of
Farah and
Farah in
Jacksonville,
Florida.

name:
email:
phone:
comments:
Anti-spam question:


 

Farah and Farah, P.A.

10 W. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (800) 642-8275
 

Florida Jackknife Truck Accident Attorneys

Jackknife Accident

A jackknifed truck can be one of the most dangerous hazards on the roads. When a trailer bends at a 90 degree angle relative to the cab, the warped truck can take up multiple lanes of traffic and lead to multi-car pileups, severe injuries and death, massive amounts of property damage, as well as secondary, tertiary, and quaternary consequences (e.g. lane blockages, traffic backups, large amounts of police and first responder resources, etc.).

A variety of factors can cause trucks to jackknife and spin out of control, including:

  • Inclement weather, which can make the roads slick and can cause tires to skid out.
  • An over- or unevenly loaded trailer, driver fatigue, negligence, inexperience, or overreaction.
  • Faulty or damaged parts, such as failed trailer brakes, bald tires, or malfunctioned steering mechanisms.

A truck can accordion into a jackknifed state in just fractions of a second, leaving little time for other drivers to react defensively to the hazards the truck sets in motion. Due to the size, momentum, and mass of these out of control vehicles, the tractor trailer accidents that result tend to be more costly and difficult to clean up than most other highway crashes.

Who can be held liable for the damages caused by these horrific accidents?

Depending on the circumstances, a variety of parties can be sued for liability, including:

  • The truck driver, the driver's company, the truck driver's insurance company.
  • State agents responsible for keeping highways safe and clear.
  • Manufacturers of defective parts.
  • Mechanics who installed defective or non-matching parts.
  • Operators or owners of other vehicles who, through their negligence, forced the truck driver to take an evasive action that led to the truck jack-knifing.

Contact Us

Given the high stakes and high costs associated with these accidents, it may behoove you to work with an experienced Florida jackknife truck accident attorney to seek compensation for your property damage and pain and suffering. The team of Farah & Farah can help. Explore our Florida truck accident website for more information, or learn more about our firm at our main Florida personal injury website. We can also be reached by phone at 1.800.642.8275.

For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.642.8275