Trucking Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue
Truck drivers are often required to travel long distances and often do not have enough sleep to properly operate a truck. As a result, many truck accidents and auto collisions are caused by truck driver fatigue.
At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have experience representing the victims and families of catastrophic trucking accidents resulting from fatigued drivers and trucking company negligence. Our principal attorneys, Galvin B. Kennedy and David W. Hodges, are certified as Personal Injury Trial Law Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Truck driver fatigue can result in catastrophic highway accidents involving serious injuries and fatalities. We assert the rights of victims and seek compensation from negligent drivers and trucking companies. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Pursuing Claims against Negligent Drivers and Big Rig Companies
The causes of truck accidents can be numerous: unsecured loads, inclement weather, defective products, and others. It can be difficult for many families to accept that a fatal accident or 18-wheeler crash was caused by simple negligence or driver fatigue. We aggressively pursue legal action against negligent drivers and trucking companies. We will begin an immediate investigation into the truck crash to determine if there was a safety violation or if truck driver fatigue was the cause of the accident.
Investigating Driver Logs
State and federal trucking laws limit the number of hours a truck driver can legally be on the road. Drivers are required to track their hours in driver log books and can be held liable for driving hour log violations. If you believe that a truck crash was caused by driver fatigue, let us begin an immediate investigation to collect the necessary evidence to support your claim. We can use black box evidence to determine whether a log was falsified or if the driver was in violation of the law.
Negligent Drivers
While a driver may not be in technical violation of a law regarding rest breaks, he or she may be surfing the Internet at a truck stop or doing something other than sleeping. This creates a dangerous condition on the road because the driver is susceptible to highway hypnosis and may fall asleep at the wheel, causing the truck to jackknife. It is more difficult for a driver to be defensive and drive carefully when he or she is sleep-deprived. This negligence may result in liability.
When you or someone you love suffers as a result of negligence, let us pursue compensation for your injuries.
Contact us for a free consultation with a lawyer who is a Certified Personal Injury Trial Law Specialist • Se habla Español • Off-site and evening appointments available • Call our Houston, Texas, office today to assert your rights in a case involving a trucking accident caused by truck driver fatigue. We are conveniently located off Highway 59 inside the Loop.
