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Drowsy truck driving accidents are not only dangerous but also complex to navigate from a legal standpoint. Questions quickly arise about whether the driver was operating within federal regulations governing a truck driver’s hours of service limitations, including whether the driver’s logs were tampered with. If the trucker did exceed allowable limits, was this done at the direction of the trucking company, or with their encouragement or tacit approval? Additionally, how do you go about proving that the truck driver was indeed fatigued and that drowsy driving was the reason for the crash? Darlene Trevino is a seasoned Antelope Valley truck accident attorney who knows how to investigate a truck crash, determine its cause, and pursue compensation from the liable parties and their insurers. Trevino Law Firm is the law firm you want when you or a loved one has been hurt in a tractor-trailer crash on SR 14 or the Pearblossom Highway. Contact our experienced Lancaster drowsy truck driver accident lawyer today.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) lay down rules for hours-of-service to mitigate driver fatigue. Infringements of these laws can create legal consequences for trucking companies and pave the way for victims to seek compensation. Roadside inspections of driver logs and post-accident inspections routinely find that truckers have driven outside the maximum timeframes allowed by law. Even truckers who stay within the legal limits are susceptible to fatigue. The hours-of-service rules in the FMCSRs allow truckers to drive for 11 hours and be on duty for 14 hours after ten hours off duty, and they can extend those times by two hours if they encounter adverse driving conditions. Tractor-trailer drivers can also lawfully drive for 60 or 70 hours over seven or eight straight days after taking off as little as 34 hours (less than a day and a half). It’s no wonder the danger of drowsy driving truck accidents is so prevalent.
The repercussions of a drowsy-driving truck accident can be devastating, often involving multiple vehicles and leading to severe, life-changing injuries. In the best of circumstances, a loaded-down 18-wheeler needs about 525 feet of distance to come to a stop when moving at highway speeds (by comparison, a football field is only 300 feet long). A drowsy driver’s delayed response time and hindered decision-making only contribute to the likelihood and gravity of these accidents.
For a personalized consultation on your drowsy truck driving accident case in Lancaster, contact Trevino Law Firm today. With us, you are not a statistic but a community member in need of justice. Let us help you find it. Call (661) 526-5012 for a free consultation. There’s no fee until we are successful in recovering compensation for you.
