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All commercial truck accidents have the potential to be dangerous and deadly. When a truck losses control and flips over in heavy traffic, the chances of having multiple vehicles crashes increases rapidly. Sadly, a majority of injuries suffered are life-changing, and often require extensive medical care to heal and lowering the quality of life for the injured person.
If your or your loved one has been involved in a Pearland jackknife truck accident, we understand the stress that follows thereafter. We are here to help you. Our truck accident lawyers are ready to help you demand justice from the responsible parties. Whether by negotiating with the at-fault party or going to trial, we will ensure that we work on the best legal course for guaranteed maximum compensation.
A Pearland jackknife truck wreck occurs when a truck driver applies brakes suddenly, making the attached trailer skid and swing around at a 90 angle degree from the point it attaches to the cab. In other words, the whole truck resembles the letter L, with the longer side representing the trailer and the shorter side resembling the cab. Most often, the trailer is loaded with tons of cargo, making such accidents catastrophic especially when they involve other smaller vehicles. If the truck is ferrying hazardous liquid material, there may be spillage, therefore risking a fire outbreak.
As mentioned earlier, sudden braking is often the cause of jackknifing in trucks. However, contributing factors increase the probability of such sudden braking. The truck driver must always maintain their duty of care towards other motorists and act accordingly. Some of the major causes of Pearland jackknife truck crashes include:
According to reports, commercial trucks pose a great risk to other road users when traveling downhill, and any error in such parts of the road may cause a jackknife accident. Your lawyer may work with the investigation officer to establish if the accident was caused by speeding.
Every second matters while on the road. For this reason, the truck driver must always be attentive and wary of their surroundings. Any second used to answer a phone call, reply to a text, or even turn on the radio can be disastrous as it takes the driver’s attention away from the road. The driver may not anticipate debris, oncoming vehicles, or any other obstruction, necessitating sudden braking.
Given the long distances that commercial trucks cover, they must be regularly inspected and maintained. For example, the braking systems must always be thoroughly checked since they play a very vital role. Brake failure may result in an accident when the truck driver tries to stop the vehicle. Your lawyer will work closely with expert witnesses such as automotive engineers to determine the mechanical state of the truck before and at the time of the accident.
Driving in poor weather conditions such as fog and mist may reduce the driver’s visibility, making the truck sidetrack and hit street lights, guard rails, other vehicles, potholes, or debris. Icy road surfaces may also lower the truck’s traction with the road, making it skid and flip the trailer.
Other causes of jackknife truck accidents include, improper cargo loading, poor driver training, driver fatigue, driver errors, and drunk driving.
If a jackknife truck accident in the Pearland area caused you harm, you may qualify for monetary compensation. Our team will recover and present key evidence in the discovery phase to prove that the defendant owed you the duty of care but failed to maintain it.
If successful, you may recover damages for:
You may also recover punitive damages depending on the state where the accident occurred.
At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, it’s our business to mind your business after being involved in a Pearland jackknife truck accident. To help us serve you better, please talk to us today online or at (832) 219-1844.
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