Fatigue and Truck Accidents

Did you know that driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents in the U.S.? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) know this, and have published recommendations on how to potentially mitigate the annual number of truck accidents caused by truck driver fatigue.

Truck drivers are subject to laws that prohibit them from operating a commercial transport vehicle for more than 11 hours at a time. But federal law cannot require that drivers sleep during their legally-required 10-hour break between shifts. As a result, a driver may continue loading or unloading the truck, or may even spend that time operating another vehicle. Some drivers have commented that their company requires them to continue driving for the full time allowed by the government, even if the driver is fatigued.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a trucking accident caused by driver fatigue, you should contact Polewski & Associates immediately to learn more about your rights and those of your loved ones. The sooner we learn about your situation, the sooner we can evaluate it and begin gathering more data.

If you have been in a truck accident in the area of Dallas, Texas, please contact Polewski & Associates to learn more about how you can protect your rights and obtain the financial restitution you deserve.