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A jackknife accident occurs when a big rig turns to such a degree that the truck actually compromises the trailer. The trailer hits the truck, breaks the trailer hitch, or removes the cords for the lighting of the lights. A jackknife accident may occur when a truck driver tries to make too sharp a turn or loses control of the vehicle due to speed or hazardous conditions of the roadway.

Due to the immense size and weight of a tractor-trailer, they can cause devastating injuries and extensive property damage in an accident. If you were hurt in a collision, consider reaching out to a Lafayette jackknife accident lawyer for help. A dedicated attorney could fight tirelessly for fair compensation.

Liability for Truck Accidents

The biggest precaution against jackknife accidents is careful and attentive driving. When it is raining or snowing, drivers must take additional care, since those conditions increase the likelihood of a jackknife accident.

Usually, there is something that should have been done or could have been done to avoid that type of accident, even if it is simply exercising more care or caution. However, if the event causing the accident is solely related to an unforeseeable event, then no party would be negligent and no one would be liable. In order to successfully pursue compensation, someone must bear responsibility for the accident. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.

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Impact of a Jackknife Accident

Jackknifed trucks can cause serious damage to other drivers, passengers, and their vehicles. However, the impact of a jackknife accident extends beyond the collision itself. A jackknifed truck becomes a 10,000-pound barricade in the roadway which can cause other accidents and impede traffic. Other motorists have to react to the unexpected incident of having a trailer stretched across the road, and they may not have anticipated that this type of barrier to travel would be present.

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Multi-Party Cases

There is no law limiting the number of parties participating in a truck accident personal injury case. The number of parties involved in litigation depends somewhat on the number of vehicles involved in the collision. However, truck accident cases will usually involve the truck driver, the trucking company, and their insurance company. Even more parties could be involved if the trucking company hires outside individuals or companies to perform training or maintenance on the vehicles. A Lafayette truck accident attorney could examine the facts of the case to determine which parties may be liable for compensation.

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Benefits of an Experienced Attorney

Victims of truck accidents may be left with expensive medical bills, long recovery times, or even permanent disabilities. One of the most important decision for victims is choosing the right personal injury attorney to represent them. Victims could benefit from hiring an attorney who has been through cases like this and who can quickly respond to the scene. It may be crucial to the success of a case for an attorney to gather and preserve evidence immediately, since witnesses’ memories can fade. Because truck accidents can involve complex statutes and trucking regulations, it is also important to seek an attorney who all applicable laws.

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Reach Out to a Lafayette Jackknife Accident Attorney

If you were injured in collision with a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle, consider seeking the services of an experienced attorney. You have until Lousiana’s personal injury statute of limitations, CC 3493.1, expires to hold someone else responsible for your recovery.

With the help of a Lafayette jackknife lawyer, you could pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries. Call today to schedule a consultation.

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