Was your truck accident caused by negligent company scheduling?
Negligent scheduling by trucking companies can lead to driver fatigue and aggressive driving, which are major causes of truck accidents. Because of this, the U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has specific hours-of-service regulations which are designed to place limits on when and how long commercial motor vehicle drivers may be behind the wheel. Strict regulations regarding hours-of- service ensure truck drivers get the necessary rest to drive safely.
While most truck drivers adhere to safety regulations, there is the potential for trucking companies to push drivers beyond safe limits. The regulations which are in place govern the number of hours a driver can be on the road as well as the documentation or logs that a driver must keep on record in order to prove adherence to the regulations. It is the trucking company’s obligation to ensure these rules are followed by their drivers.
Drivers may sometimes feel pressured to drive extra hours because of company incentives such as mileage incentives; the more miles they drive, the more money they make. They may even be in fear of losing their job if they do not adhere to the company schedule, even if it is unrealistic. But, the temptation for drivers to drive longer hours and take fewer breaks, in order to make more money, puts all other innocent drivers on the road at great risk.
When you are involved in a truck accident, knowing the regulations governing commercial trucks on our highways is essential to the success of your truck accident case. Goldberg & Osborne’s truck accident lawyers understand the dangers of driver fatigue and the regulations governing this issue. We are confident we can fight for your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.
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Since 1989, Goldberg & Osborne has been providing its clients with high-quality, experienced legal representation in a wide variety of personal injury cases, including truck accidents. We have helped our clients recover over two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) in compensation, and have the experience and know-how to help you win your case.
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