A new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests that truck driver fatigue may play a role in up to 40 percent of trucking accidents. Fatigue in general is dangerous. It increases response time, decreases alertness, reduces critical thinking, and may even result in temporary losses of consciousness. When these things happen to a trucker, everyone on the road is at risk.
Truck driver fatigue is most often a result of unrealistic schedules being forced on a trucker. This means that the company the trucker drives for or the company being delivered to may also be liable for any injuries that occur in these accidents. The best way to determine who is liable and seek maximum compensation is with an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side.
Fighting for You
Following a truck accident, the trucker, his employer, and other potentially liable parties will have insurance companies and lawyers fighting to minimize your settlement. You need an attorney who will fight twice as hard for you, helping secure the full compensation you are due. Your attorney will conduct an investigation to identify all liable parties and take your case as far as necessary to get you every penny you deserve.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a truck accident, please contact an experienced lawyer in your area today.
