Trailer Hitch Failure

When a trailer detaches from the cab, it’s able to freely collide with any object, or vehicles, on the road. Given the size and weight of 18-wheeler trailers, it is no wonder catastrophe usually ensues. Those who are the victims of trailer hitch failure accidents are often left severely injured and traumatized, and many will never be the same.

We at The Lenahan Law Firm have seen just how devastating truck accidents are and have worked diligently for many victims in order to get them the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one have been severely injured in a Dallas hitch failure accident, contact us at (214) 295-1008 to find out how we can help you. No one should be left to suffer due to someone else’s negligence.

When a hitch fails, the trailer of the truck can become unattached from the cab, rolling freely away and causing massive damage, especially to any vehicles near the truck. Runaway trailers accidents can occur due to several negligent reasons, although the outcome is almost always devastating. Some of the more common causes include:

No matter why the trailer hitch failed, the accident caused is likely to be catastrophic, both in terms of property damage and injuries.

All semi-truck accidents are dangerous. 18-wheelers weigh, on average, 80,000 lbs. and that’s before being loaded with cargo. No average passenger vehicle can stand up to something that big and heavy. Trailer hitch failure accidents are no exception and are actually more dangerous than the average truck collision because the driver loses all control of the trailer.