JACKKNIFE ACCIDENTS

The state of South Carolina has many thousands of miles of highways, roads and interstates. These roadways allow travelers and vehicles access all over the entire state. Some of these vehicles are tractor trailers, which include semi-trucks, big rigs, logging trucks, tanker trucks and 18 wheelers. Due to their sheer size they can cause an extraordinary amount of damage and destruction if they are involved in an accident. One type of trucking accident is a ‘jacknife’ accident. A jack-knife accident occurs once a tractor trailer has folded during a skid. As the name implies it ultimately resembles a folding pocketknife. A jack-knife accident is a direct result of the cab portion of the vehicle skidding while towing a trailer causing the trailer to push from behind forcing it to spin around and face backwards.

If you have been injured in a jack-knife accident, or any type of commercial vehicle accident, please call South Carolina Trucking Accident Lawyer Ryan Montgomery for a free consultation. Mr. Montgomery has a long standing history of obtaining very favorable results for his clients. Mr. Montgomery will review your claim free of charge and he charges no fees unless he recover for you.

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Injuries Caused In A Jack Knife Accident

Semi-truck and tractor trailer accidents that end up in a jack-knife accident can be very messy, complicated and catastrophic to the vehicles, drivers and passengers involved. Vehicles involved are frequently wrecked. Once the accident is over traffic typically comes to a complete standstill for an extended period of time as the vehicles involved can take up several lanes of traffic. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles that were traveling parallel to the tractor trailer often suffer the most severe repercussions and physical damage.

Those inside those vehicles typically suffer the most severe injuries. Some of these injuries can include head, neck and spinal cord injuries. Soft tissue, musculoskeletal and connective tissue injuries are also common. Due to the high speed at which jack-knife accident occur accidental death or wrongful death can also result from a jack-knife accident. After a jack-knife accident it is important you meet with a South Carolina trucking accident lawyer.

Contact A Trucking Accident Attorney Serving All Of South Carolina

If you, a family member or loved one have been injured in a jack-knife accident it makes sense to consult with a skilled, qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer.

Call Mr. Montgomery today speak with him regarding your rights, how to protect them as well as what benefits you may be entitled to under South Carolina personal injury law.