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Jackknife Accidents The Help You Need When You Need It Most

Hurt in a Jackknife Accident?

Nashville Truck Accident Lawyer Helping Recover Injury Compensation

The book of Romans tells us that love does no wrong to a neighbor, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Stanley A. Davis is a Nashville truck accident lawyer who is determined to hold the trucking company responsible for its moral obligation to compensate the victims of jackknifing accidents. While he treats his clients and their families with complete compassion, but he also works hard to get them the types of compensation they need in truck accident lawsuits to recover from these catastrophic collisions.

What Happens in a Jackknife Truck Crash?

Jackknifing accidents involve the trailer’s cargo trailer folding like a jackknife. These accidents often involve a driver losing control of the truck and the vehicle sliding across several lanes of traffic. Due to the size of these tractor trailers, occupants of passenger vehicles can suffer severe, even fatal injuries. Nashville personal injury attorney Stanley A. Davis helps victims of these crashes recover the compensation they need to recover and move on with their lives.

Our truck accident lawyer can investigate and determine if a jackknifing accident was caused by:

  • Driver error, fatigue or intoxication — A jackknife accident could be caused by a truck driver accidentally locking driving axles or braking improperly. Our Nashville truck accident attorney can also determine if a truck driver was operating while under the influence, as well as examine logbooks for possible hours-of-service (HOS) violations, which may indicate a tired or overworked driver.
  • Mechanical failure — Some jackknifing accidents may be the results of manufacturing mistakes or design errors, causing inexplicable braking, steering or tire failure.
  • Poor truck maintenance — Many instances of mechanical failure can be the result of a trucking company’s failure to properly maintain the tractor trailer. Our Nashville truck accident attorney will use service records to determine if brake or tire failure was the result of overuse.
  • Improperly loaded truck — If a cargo load is not distributed evenly in the trailer or too much cargo is added, the weight can cause a truck to tip over and lead to a jackknifing accident.
  • Speeding or driving too fast for conditions — Truck drivers are under pressure to deliver loads on time, and many accidents are the result of drivers losing control after traveling too fast in poor weather conditions or driving recklessly.

Need Accident Help? Ask a Truck Accident Lawyer for Free Legal Advice

Nashville personal injury attorney Stan Davis is sensitive to the situations of his clients, which is why he always puts their needs first. His clients concentrate on their recovery while our he focuses on delivering substantial verdicts and settlements.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a jackknifing accident, contact our Nashville truck accident attorney at the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis today to start getting experienced help in fulfilling the law.

Your Success Is Our Success

Real Injuries. Real Recoveries.


  • $450,000 Settlement Tractor-Trailer Accident

    An over-the-road truck driver sustained injuries when another tractor-trailer driver hit his vehicle in a parking lot. The injured victim required a discectomy. The defendant, through their insurance carrier, attempted to diminish the accident damages.

  • $240,228 Verdict Soft-Tissue Injuries

    Our Nashville truck accident lawyer gained a jury verdict for a truck accident that caused soft tissue injuries. The amount was reduced by 27 percent, which accounts for the victim’s comparative fault.

  • $182,000 Settlement Shoulder Injury

    The Plaintiff was rear-ended in a minor property damage crash and had initial treatment for approximately one month. Although the Plaintiff continued to experience problems, he did not elect to undergo surgical treatment until approximately three years following the crash for a tear in his shoulder.

  • $485,000 Settlement Failure to Yield

    This Plaintiff was injured when the Defendant entered her lane of travel and failed to yield the right-of-way. Liability was a swearing contest because the Defendant alleged that the Plaintiff entered his lane of traffic and there were no independent witnesses to this collision

  • $250,000 Settlement Tractor-Trailer Accident

    A middle-aged man was driving in Rutherford County, Tennessee when a tractor-trailer driver entered his lane of traffic. He was forced to take evasive maneuvers and was run off the road causing this automobile/tractor-trailer crash.

  • $250,000 Verdict Neck & Back Injuries

    Our Nashville truck accident attorney obtained an accident injury verdict for a young man hit by a truck. The insurance company offered $8,000.00 to settle the claim before trial. The injured man had neck and back injuries.

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  • "Stanley Davis is an excellent attorney."
    Attorney Davis came through for me at a very difficult time in my life. I am truly grateful for him and his staff and would highly recommend his services. Even when my case was settled, the professional and friendly relationship didn’t end.
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    Mr Davis helped me on my case. He and his staff were very friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend Davis Law Firm to work your personal injury case for you!
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    Stan and his team were great! When I had my accident I got caught up with solicitors, they did a great job getting me out. Stan handled my case with care and got me the max with my settlement.
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    Stan and his team have a "never give up" attitude and always put your best interest above their bottom line. This isn't your typical law firm. They're just good, honest people fighting to make sure you get what you deserve from your case.
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    The time and effort they put into my case blew my mind. Any questions, concerns, reservations, or fears I had they laid them to rest as well as provided me with reassurance.
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