Driver Fatigue May Have Been a Factor in Your Accident

We know it can be unsafe to drive if you are feeling drowsy or for long periods of time but it is especially hazardous when the driver is behind the wheel of a large tractor-trailer or commercial truck.  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that, “Fatigue is the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance, and may be due to a lack of adequate sleep, extended work hours, strenuous work or non-work activities, or a combination of other factors.” 

In fact The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reports that 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers were considered to have been fatigued at the time of their crash.  Furthermore, the FMCSA notes that research shows that being awake for “18 hours is comparable to having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent, which is legally intoxicated and leaves you at equal risk for a crash.”

At Schiff & Associates, we have proven that driver fatigue was a factor in many of our cases involving tractor-trailer or truck accidents, and we are ready to help you or a loved one if you suspect you were a victim of such an accident.  Our team includes experienced truck accident attorneys as well as an investigator who was a former highway patrolman and we know how to litigate truck driver liability claims and claims against trucking companies to ensure you get the financial compensation you deserve.  Once you hire the firm of Schiff & Associates, we move quickly to secure all versions of driver logbooks and truck satellite systems, which may be used to prove violations of safety rules and regulations. 

As our case results clearly demonstrate, we have a tradition of winning and encourage you to contact Schiff & Associates to allow the experts to determine if negligence was the cause of your accident, and if so, who should pay.  Your initial consultation and case evaluation is free and your will not pay any attorney fees or costs until we recover financial compensation.

The experienced attorneys at Schiff & Associates have offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Source: fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/driver-safety/cmv-driving-tips-driver-fatigue