Large commercial trucks that jackknife on the road due to driver negligence or inattention can face charges or citations for causing other accidents on the road. Jackknifing describes when the back end of a semi-truck swings out to one side while the cab faces forward. These dangerous accidents can cause multiple other accidents with vehicles on the road. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has estimated that jackknifing incidents have about a five percent fatality rate and, within a few moments, these accidents can cause life-threatening injuries to other motorists.
A South Brunswick truck accident on January 27 caused heavy traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike when a tractor-trailer jackknifed and blocked all lanes. Similarly, a Trenton truck accident caused minor injuries and traffic delays on Route 78 on January 21 after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and hit two other vehicles. New Jersey State Police reported that the truck collided with two cars near Exit 29 when it jackknifed along the highway, causing minor injuries and delaying traffic for about two hours. It was also confirmed that one of the vehicles involved was trapped under the tractor-trailer in the accident.
When commercial truck drivers are reckless on the road or disobey traffic laws, they can cause serious accidents that may result in catastrophic injuries. Impacts between these massive trucks and ordinary cars can cause incredible damage to the lighter vehicle, potentially killing the occupants inside. If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey truck accident, you deserve compensation and justice for your injuries.
I Have Been Hurt in a Truck Accident- Now What?
Our Middlesex County injury attorneys can help you recover damages for injuries sustained in truck accidents. We understand the devastating effects injuries from truck accidents can have on victims and their families, and we want to help you. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Spevack’s Did You Know: Out of the 15.5 million trucks in the U.S., about 13 percent are big rigs, 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers.
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