Tired Truck Drivers

Florida Truck Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Association reported an average number of 645 crashes every day in Florida in the year 2010. The report also showed that 3,329 of all crashes during the year involved heavy trucks, and that 58 of those wrecks resulted in fatalities. These sobering statistics prove that when the driver of a commercial truck loses control over his or her vehicle, the results can be devastating.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 40 percent of all heavy truck accidents are the result of truck driver fatigue. Truck drivers are required to log a certain number of driving hours by their employer. If truck drivers fail to manage their time wisely, they may have to drive 10-12 hours at a time to make their quota. When a truck driver is tired or fatigued, they have a slower reaction time and may even fall asleep at the wheel. If you have been injured in an accident because a truck driver was tired, it is in your best interests to contact a Florida truck accident attorney.

Causes of Truck Driver Fatigue

One of the easiest ways to determine if a truck driver was driving while impaired by fatigue is to check the driver's log. When you contact an experienced attorney at our firm, we will review the truck driver's log for the time of your accident. Sometimes, a truck driver's working conditions can also contribute to exhaustion or fatigue. If a truck driver is paid by the load or by the mile, there is more incentive to drive for longer periods of time. With the help of a skilled truck accident lawyer, you can hold the truck driver or the trucking company responsible for their irresponsibility.

An attorney from our firm will interview the truck driver responsible for your accident to inquire about the driver's sleeping hours around the time that your accident occurred, as well as his long-term sleeping patterns and potential use of substances to stay awake while driving. Our in-depth investigation may uncover crucial evidence that may indemnify the trucking company or the truck driver.

A Florida Truck Accident Attorney – Experienced Legal Help

If you or someone you love was injured in a serious accident with a semi-truck, big rig or 18 wheeler, act now to protect your legal rights. Our legal team is waiting to assist you with filing a claim against the truck driver or trucking company responsible for causing your accident. At The Distasio Law Firm, we understand that time is of the essence, and we work quickly and efficiently to bring your case to justice.

For straight-forward legal defense against truck driver fatigue, contact a Florida truck accident attorney today.