🚛 What Is a Jackknife Accident? A jackknife accident occurs when the trailer of a semi-truck swings out to form an acute angle with the cab, resembling a folding pocket knife. This can happen due to: ✔️ Sudden braking ✔️ Slippery road conditions ✔️ Driver errors ✔️ Mechanical failures Jackknife accidents are dangerous because they can block multiple lanes, cause multi-vehicle pileups, and lead to serious injuries. ⚖️ Legal Liability in Jackknife Accidents Determining liability in a jackknife accident is essential to pursuing compensation. Responsible parties may include: 🔹 Truck driver – if they were speeding, distracted, or driving recklessly 🔹 Trucking company – for improper vehicle maintenance or pressuring drivers to violate federal regulations 🔹 Manufacturers – if faulty brakes, tires, or other components contributed to the crash 🔹 Government agencies – for failing to maintain safe road conditions 🚔 Common Causes of Jackknife Accidents in Louisiana The followin...
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