Safely driving a semi truck requires constant alertness and attention to detail. When a fatigued driver gets behind the wheel, it creates a hazardous situation that puts at risk the lives of other people on the road.
If you or someone close to you has been injured in a truck accident, the attorneys at Hale & Paulsen, P.A., can help you determine if driver fatigue or another form of negligence played a role in the accident. We provide experienced personal injury representation to clients from Clearwater and throughout the Bay Area.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced Clearwater driver fatigue attorney.
Causes of Driver Fatigue
Why do truck drivers push themselves to drive more hours than they can safely drive? In the highly competitive trucking industry, truck drivers are under constant pressure to deliver more cargo in less time. Oftentimes it is the trucking company that pressures the driver into driving while tired by making unrealistic demands.
There are strict federal regulations in place that limit the number of hours a trucker can drive per day, on consecutive days and per week. If a driver is found to be in violation of a trucking regulation when he or she causes an accident, it can weigh heavily on any related personal injury litigation.
In some cases, the driver will try to cover up evidence of driver fatigue by falsifying logbooks. Our lawyers know how to find the facts in these cases. We search for evidence in hotel receipts, gas station receipts, GPS data and other sources to determine if the logbook is accurate. We thoroughly investigate every truck accident case to identify liable parties and help our clients pursue maximum compensation for their losses.
Contact Us · St. Petersburg Truck Accident Attorneys
Our Clearwater driver fatigue attorneys advise and represent clients in insurance litigation matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area and across the region. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
