Jackknifing Accident Attorney in Houston, TX
The Danger of Jackknifing Vehicles
When a vehicle as large as a truck is on the road, the potential for serious and life-altering collisions is great. This is especially true when an accident involves jackknifing. A vehicle as substantial in weight and size as that of a truck has potential to cause serious damage, and jackknifing accidents are just one of the ways in which this could be possible. Jackknifing is the term used to describe the articulation of a vehicle such as that of a truck or trailer. When the back end or trailer portion of a truck swings around and creates a fold in the shape of an acute angle (between the trailer and the front of the truck) it is considered a jackknifing incident. A jackknifed truck will result in the cab facing one direction and the trailer facing an entirely different direction.
Jackknifing accidents are extremely dangerous to other drivers on the road because the swinging trailer of an articulating truck can very easily swoop other cars into its wake and cause them to be smashed between the cab and the trailer. These types of accidents can result from a number of different causes, some of which include improper braking, equipment failure, and icy roads. Some truckers have even been known to deliberately jackknife their vehicles as a reaction to brake failure. Whatever the reason for the jackknifing may be, there can be little doubt as to the fact that the incident will leave the individuals involved unscathed, let alone seriously injured or wrongfully killed. These are catastrophic accidents that will undoubtedly require the legal expertise of a
Houston personal injury lawyer.
Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured motorists and
truck drivers of jackknifing accidents will likely want more than just medical attention after this type of trucking catastrophe. In addition, many will wish to pursue the matter legally, as it is one that could very likely have been avoided.
Investigation into the jackknifing incident and its causes will need to be conducted by a
truck accident attorney familiar with
trucking regulations and laws. It will need to be determined why the accident occurred and whether or not it could have been prevented in order to present the court with substantial evidence surrounding the case. This may be best achieved with the support and guidance of a personal injury attorney from Arnold & Itkin, LLP.
Since 2004, we have played an integral role in many practice areas of the personal injury field, including that of truck accidents and injuries. In fact, we have played a large role in the representation of victims from some of the nation's largest truck accident catastrophes. As such, we are fully aware of what to expect in court cases concerning these types of accidents. From day one, we will be by your side to investigate the truck accident you were involved in, collect statistics about other accidents of this nature, and vehemently represent you in and out of the court room. We are here to help you understand your truck accident and injury and how you can take back your life after such a damaging incident has occurred.
Contact a Houston truck accident lawyer from our firm today to learn more about your case and how you can seek recovery for the damages of the jackknifing accident that has left you in need of an attorney.