New Hampshire Jackknife Truck Accident Attorney
Filing a Claim for a Jackknife Trucking Accident in NH
Trucking accidents in any form have a high risk of resulting in serious and numerous injuries. One of the more common and devastating types of truck accident is known as jackknifing.
In a jackknife accident, the trailer of an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or other large articulated vehicle folds at an angle that resembles a pocket knife. As the trailer swings across multiple lanes of traffic, jackknife accidents commonly involve multi-vehicle collisions. When these accidents occur on congested roads or highways, there is also a serious potential for pile ups.
Investigating Causes and Liability
There are a number of potential causes of jackknife accidents, and successful personal injury claims are hinged on determining the exact cause of an accident the extent of liability involved. A few common causes include:
- Equipment failure
- Hazardous road conditions
- Icy roads
- Driver error and improper braking
Our auto accident legal team has a strong familiarity with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the numerous federal laws and regulations they enforce. When investigating a jackknife case, we use this insight to determine if a trucking company or truck driver failed to meet requirements. For example, trucking companies are responsible for ensuring that their vehicles are properly maintained and that potential equipment malfunctions are limited are much as possible. Truck drivers are also held to strict regulatory guidelines, and an investigation into possible accident causes such as tired drivers, driver distraction or intoxication, reckless driving and others is vital to establishing liability.
Work with Our Trucking Accident Legal Team
Our firm's trucking accident legal team has the skills and knowledge to effectively investigate cases, craft personal injury claims and deliver results.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a jackknife accident, contact Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., for strong and proven legal representation.
Meet Our Personal Injury Attorneys
-
William H. ShaheenSenior Counsel
-
D. Michael Noonan
Partner
-
Jared P. O'Connor
Partner
-
Francis G. Murphy
Partner
-
Alexander E. Spadinger
Partner
-
Anthony Carr
Partner
-
Nicholas G. Kline
Associate
-
Timothy Mainella
Associate
-
Danielle Pomeroy
Associate
-
Samantha J. Heuring
Associate
-
Heather V. Menezes
Counsel
-
Michael J. Atkins
Of Counsel
-
Randall E. Smith
Of Counsel
-
Christine M. Craig
Of Counsel
-
Lawrence A. Vogelman
Of Counsel
-
Roger D. Turgeon
Of Counsel
-
Andrea Amodeo-Vickery
Of Counsel
-
Christopher A. Bandazian
Of Counsel
-
Stephen E. Borofsky
Of Counsel
-
Gordon Unzen
Associate
Our Clients Come First. Always.
Hear from Clients Like You-
“I would recommend Ron and his staff to anyone going through the naturalization process”
- R.W. -
“Your expertise and dedication throughout the legal process were truly commendable.”
- Emmanuel O. -
“You were always available to answer my questions and kept me informed all along the way.”
- Joan B.
Real Results for Real People
When You Need to Win, We Won’t Stop Fighting-
Trucking Accident Causing Death Settlement $15 Million
$15 Million settlement in trucking accident causing death
-
Wrongful Death Auto Accident $6 Million
Settlement in an auto accident that led to wrongful death.
-
Auto Accident Led to Wrongful Death $2.8 Million
Settlement in an auto accident that led to wrongful death.
-
Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit $2 Million
D. Michael Noonan represented the parents of Jacob Goulet, a teen who died after being swept away in a storm drain, in a wrongful death case against the city of Nashua.
-
Pedestrian Run Over by Tractor Trailer Truck $1.7 Million
Pedestrian injured by tractor trailer truck making illegal U-turn received a settlement of $1,700,000.00 as compensation.
-
Settlement for Second-Floor Fall Victim $1.5 Million
A young man was injured in fall from unsafe second-floor sliding door received a settlement of $1,500,000.00 as compensation.
-
Motorcycle Passenger Struck by Car & Injured $1.25 Million
Woman passenger on a motorcycle injured in a car crash received $1,250,000.00 as compensation.
-
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Automobile $1.25 Million
Family receives $1,250,000.00 in compensation in wrongful death claim.
-
Car Strikes & Injures Motorcycle Passenger $1.25 Million
Car runs a stop sign and strikes motorcycle on which plaintiff is riding as a passenger causing serious, permanent injuries.
-
Settlement of Estate of Worker Killed by Electrocution $1.225 Million
Settlement was pieced together from four defendants, following the electrocution of a lineman for a cable construction company.
It's Different Here
Our Unique Approach to Serving Clients-
Committed to Your Peace of Mind
-
A Record of Achievement
-
Connected to Our Community
-
Unique Legal Experience
-
Fearless Legal Advocacy
-
Client-Centered Approach
