Jackknife & Rollover Truck Accident Attorney in Nashville
Nationally-Renowned Representation for the Injured
Semi-truck jackknifes and rollovers are among the most catastrophic truck accidents that can occur. These incidents have the highest fatality rate of any crash type, and can devastate the lives of unsuspecting drivers. If you have been injured or suffered a loss due to this type of accident, you are not alone.
The firm of Kinnard Law has spent decades upholding the rights of people like you. We have recovered millions on behalf of our clients in record-breaking verdicts across Tennessee. That’s because we are true trial attorneys, with a record that includes hundreds of cases brought to trial.
You can entrust your case to us—call (615) 933-2893 to begin.
What Are Jackknife & Rollover Accidents?
Jackknife accidents occur when a truck’s brakes fail or lock, causing the wheels to skid. Skidding causes the trailer to move faster than the truck, causing it to swing out at a perpendicular angle. Cars caught in this angle will collide with the truck’s trailer, often at high speeds. The odds of jackknifing can increase in poor weather, but jackknifing often involves driver error, poor maintenance, or badly distributed loads.
Rollovers are a result of sudden veering, combined with heavier loads and short wheelbase length. When a driver maneuvers poorly, the tires can catch on the surface of the road. This essentially “trips” the truck, causing it to roll. The fatality rate for these collisions is also very high, at 50% for almost all truck types.
Top Causes of Jackknife & Rollover Accidents
Among all the causes of jackknife accidents, four stand out as the most common.
- Equipment Failure: A variety of anti-jackknife devices are employed on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), such as electronic brakeforce distribution and trailer brake levers within the cab. If any of these systems fail, jackknife can ensue.
- Brake Failure: Brakes that have not been properly maintained and inspected can fail, increasing the likelihood of a jackknife or rollover incident.
- Adverse Weather Conditions: Poor weather that causes icy and wet roads can increase the chances of a jackknife.
- Improperly Loaded Vehicles: Unsecured cargo can shift during operation. Sudden braking, for example, can cause a weight distribution imbalance that leads to jackknife or rollover.
The Compassionate Advocates You Need
At Kinnard Law, you are more than a case number. We are invested in your well-being because behind every case is a human life. Our passion is using the law to provide for the needs of the injured, both financially and emotionally.
Our team of skilled investigators, consultants, and lawyers work together to ensure that the root cause of your injury is discovered, and those at fault face justice for their negligence. Catastrophic accidents may seem like acts of God, but our lawyers are experienced enough to know that most accidents are preventable.
If you were injured in a truck accident involving these or any kind of collision, please do not hesitate and contact our firm for a free consultation—call (615) 933-2893 today.

Verdicts & Settlements
Unmatched Dedication Has Led to Record-Setting Victories-
Personal Injury - Erin Andrews Lawsuit Against Hotel $55 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 62 Year Old Woman $22.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Largest Verdict in Weakley County History $15.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Davidson County $6.5 Million
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Wrongful Death of 22 Month Old $5 Million
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Golf Cart Accident $4.4 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 24 Year Old College Student $4 Million
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Wrongful Death - Tractor-Trailer Wreck $3.25 Million
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Wrongful Death - 16 Year Old Boy $3 Million
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Auto Accident - Rutherford County $3 Million

Client Testimonials
Helping the Injured Obtain Justice
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Integrity, above and beyond
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Awards & Accolades
Highly Respected in the Legal Community-
Randall Kinnard is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a prestigious invite-only group comprised of the top 100 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in the United States.
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Randall Kinnard (since 1993),
Mary Ellen Morris (since 2017),
and Jennifer Eberle (since 2022)
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The firm has received the prestigious “Best Law Firms” rating in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Health Care Litigation.
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Attorney Randall Kinnard is a member of ABOTA, a nationwide organization of lawyers who care passionately about the trial system in the United States.
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Randall Kinnard is an inducted member of the ACTL, one of North America’s premier trial organizations comprised of less than 1% of all lawyers in each state.
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Randall Kinnard is a member of the invitation-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to 500 trial lawyers in the United States.
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Randall Kinnard is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invite-only honorary society comprised of less than .5% of all U.S. lawyers.
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Attorney Randall Kinnard was named the 2019 Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Nashville, TN.
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Randall Kinnard has been voted to TN Super Lawyers®. This organization recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in their practice area.
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Randall Kinnard and Mary Ellen Morris have received the highest rating for legal excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Our attorneys have been voted by their peers to the "Top 40 under 40" Trial Lawyers list, as awarded by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Our firm’s trial attorneys have been recognized among the state’s leading legal minds, and named by Business TN Magazine to its coveted “150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee” list.
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Our attorneys have been named as 2023 “Best of the Bar” by Nashville Business Journal.
