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3 Reasons Atlanta Trucks Jackknife and Cause Accident Injuries

Everyday trucks jackknife and cause significant problems. At best, it is a problem that you hear about on the news that involves no injuries but plenty of traffic headaches. At worst, you or a loved one are in the wrong place at the wrong time, and the jackknifed tractor trailer results in significant accident injuries or death.

Why do Trucks Jackknife?

A tractor trailer is considered to have jackknifed when the trailer swings out from the truck and stops at a 90 degree angle. This type of accident can result in part of the truck coming to rest in a travel lane it shouldn’t be in, and it can cause the truck driver to lose control.

Often, trucks jackknife because:

The trucker brakes too suddenly.
The trucker is speeding.
The trucker is downshifting or taking a curve too quickly.

In some cases, an Atlanta jackknife accident may be unavoidable. For example, a trucker may be braking suddenly to avoid a crash that occurs in front of him. However, in other situations, a careful trucker can avoid a jackknife accident and the injuries that result.

Contact an Atlanta Truck Accident Attorney if You’ve Been Hurt

If you have been injured by a jackknifed truck, then you may be entitled to damages. An experienced Atlanta truck accident lawyer will fight hard for your just recovery of past and future medical expenses, out-of-pocket expenses, lost income and compensation for pain and suffering.

It is important to contact your Atlanta truck crash lawyer today so that you can learn how to protect your legal rights. For more information, we encourage you to call one of our experienced lawyers at 1.770.518.1133 and to download a complimentary copy of our FREE book: 4 Common Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Georgia Car or Truck Claim.