How Tired Truck Drivers Cause Accidents
Commercial truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries that have devastating consequences for accident victims and their families. At FVF Law, our Austin truck accident lawyers are dedicated to helping injured people receive the compensation they need after a truck collision caused by a tired driver.
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Truck drivers are responsible for the safe operation of 80,000-pound vehicles. When they are tired, the risk of a truck accident increases. Passenger vehicles frequently cannot withstand the impact of a large semi-truck.
Our truck accident lawyers at FVF Law understand the risks tired and drowsy truck drivers pose to other people on the road. When tired truck drivers cause accidents, we are here to help the victims recover fair compensation for their damages. We protect our clients from the unfair practices used by insurance companies and trucking companies to avoid paying claims.
When you hire the legal team at FVF Law, you can expect us to:
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Fatigue can impair driving ability.
The effects of being tired while driving include:
As many as one in five fatal traffic accidents involve driver fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that 13% of truck drivers were fatigued at the time of a truck crash. Causes of truck driver fatigue include extended work hours, lack of adequate sleep, and strenuous work.
Federal regulations limit the number of hours a truck driver can operate a commercial truck without rest breaks. Unfortunately, the hours-of-service regulations do not adequately address tired truck drivers.
Truck drivers might be required to take breaks and rest periods, but they are not required to sleep. Furthermore, the restrictions on hours of service do not address issues such as sleep apnea, job stress, alcohol use, drug use, health conditions, and other causes of fatigue and drowsiness.
Unrealistic delivery schedules, the stress of driving a commercial truck in heavy traffic, and other pressures can cause truck drivers to be tired and drained behind the wheel. Sadly, the result is a catastrophic truck accident that severely injures or kills innocent victims.
The law holds anyone whose negligence or wrongdoing contributes to the cause of a truck accident liable for damages. Therefore, the truck driver and trucking company can share liability for damages.
The injured party has the burden of proving that the party or parties:
Our Austin truck accident attorneys will work to gather evidence proving causation and fault to establish liability. Once we prove liability, we’ll demand full compensation for all damages.
Economic and non-economic damages are included in a truck accident claim.
You can recover compensation for your:
If you sustain permanent disabilities, you can receive compensation for future damages. Those damages can include diminished earning capacity, long-term nursing care, and the cost of ongoing medical treatment.
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