What Does It Mean for a Truck to Jackknife?
Law Office of Michael J. Tremoulis | September 22, 2026 | Truck Accident
A jackknife accident happens when a truck’s trailer swings outward at an angle toward the cab, creating a shape similar to a folding pocketknife. These crashes can happen suddenly and may cause the trailer to sweep across several lanes of traffic. Because commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, a jackknife accident […]
