Fort Lauderdale Driver Fatigue Accident Attorney
The U.S. Department of Transportation limits the number of consecutive hours -drivers can be "on duty" — regardless of whether they are actually driving the entire time. There is also a limit on the number of hours a driver can be on duty in a given week. Regulations also require drivers to keep a log book that includes details about when they rest or sleep.
Driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of fatal truck accidents in the U.S. each year. Unfortunately, driver fatigue will continue to be a major problem for as long as drivers and companies have financial incentives to deliver more and more freight in less and less time.
Fighting Aggressively to Hold Trucking Companies Accountable
At Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A., we thoroughly investigate and probe beneath the surface to find the often overlooked clues that make the difference between winning and winning big. We have handled thousands of personal injury cases and we take a personal interest in each person or family who seek our help.
West Palm Beach Truck Driver Fatigue Lawyer
We focus our entire practice and law firm on representing the victims and families of those who are seriously injured or suffer a wrongful death in an accident. Our law firm has a well-earned reputation for providing aggressive and personalized high quality representation. We use our experience to maximize each client's recovery, which includes reimbursement of medical bills, lost wages and money for pain and suffering. We assist you with your property damage and obtaining a rental car. All you have to do is concentrate on your recovery. No case is too big or too small.
Personal injury victims have a legal right to financial compensation. The intent of the law is to make injury victims whole again – as if the accident never happened. In some cases financial compensation can never truly make up for the damages suffered; however, money is the only remedy the law allows and we are obsessed with getting the largest possible settlements for our clients.
Proving Your Case
Several factors must be considered whenever driver fatigue is suspected as the cause, or as one of the causes of a truck accident. Key questions include:
- When was the driver's last rest or sleep break?
- What was the driver's schedule leading up to and following the accident?
- How many hours had the driver been on duty in the last week?
- Are there any discrepancies between the driver's statements and his or her log book entries?
- Are there any discrepancies between the log book entries, the driver's statements and the trucking company's employment records?
NO FEES OR COSTS IF NO RECOVERY
We represent ALL of our clients on a contingency fee basis – there is no fee unless there is a recovery. The Rules of Professional Conduct require us to state that you might be responsible for costs or expenses; however, OUR CONTRACT specifically provides that you will NOT owe anything for costs, expenses or fees unless there is a recovery. Contact us today for a no obligation discussion about how much your accident case is worth and how we can exceed your expectations. 1-888-4 LAW FLA (1-888-452-9352).
