What happens when a truck jackknifes?
When a truck jackknifes, it could cause a multi-vehicle pileup or potentially end with a truck rollover. Anyone in the truck’s path could be in danger of sustaining serious or fatal injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries, including whiplash
- Brain injuries
- Burns
- Skull fractures
- Lacerations
- Seatbelt injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, potentially leading to paralysis
- Wrongful death
If you have been injured or have suffered the loss of a loved one in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an Orlando truck accident lawyer at Todd Miner Law®️ as soon as possible to learn more about your rights and to begin pursuing the compensation you deserve for your losses.
Who is liable for a truck Jackknifing Accident in Florida?
When a truck jackknifes, it is usually because the driver was driving in an unsafe manner for current weather conditions. For example, speeding in the rain greatly increases the chance that the driver will cause an accident. Another cause of jackknife accidents includes failure to properly maintain the truck, such as failing to replace worn tires. While most truck companies and drivers are responsible in this regard, negligence still sometimes happens.
The following parties may be held accountable for a jackknife truck accident:
- The truck driver
- The truck company
- The maintenance company or mechanic
- Government entities responsible for maintaining roadways