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Jackknife Accidents
Because of the extreme amount of weight 18 wheelers and tractor trailers carry, accident involving jackknifing happen fairly often. And for the same reason, these accidents are often deadly, not only for the other passengers, but for truck drivers also.
A jackknife occurs usually when a trucker is forced to break suddenly to avoid a truck collision. In a semi or tractor trailer, the portion of the truck that is being pulled swings around in an L-shape. This action causes an astronomical amount of torque and centrifugal force. Sometimes a jackknife causes the whole rig to flip over violently, sweeping cars off the road as it does so. Other times the jackknife causes explosive materials in the load to explode and catch fire. And sometimes a jackknife can completely annihilate the driver's cab. Tragically, these accidents often end in fatalities.
As you can see, it is of the utmost importance for public policy to address jackknifing. Although big rig engineering has made leaps and bounds in preventing jackknife accidents, they unfortunately still do occur. (Read about truck driver statistics here.
If you or a family member has suffered a truck accident involving truck driver fatigue, contact the Kansas trucking accident lawyers of Knox, Johnson, Rockwell & Babbit, Chartered immediately to fight for your rights. Get peace of mind with the help you deserve. In the process, help prevent jackknifing and their catastrophic effects
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