Bus And Truck Driver Fatigue

Truck Driver Fatigue Is A Common & Deadly Problem

Professional drivers of trucks and other commercial vehicles may become as complacent and fatigued as many other people do at their 40-hour-a-week jobs. Modern cabs of 18-wheelers and big rigs have many comforts and conveniences, sometimes lulling drivers into a false sense of routine. It is too easy to forget or ignore the fact that trucks on the road create hazards for drivers of other types of vehicles.

Were you injured in a truck accident caused by the driver’s fatigue? Call Cerchione Hurowitz Law Group LLP at 646-666-3030 for a free consultation.

Investigating Your Truck Accident

After a truck accident that causes injury or death – usually of someone outside the truck – it is important to undertake a prompt investigation into the causes of the accident. All too often, investigators discover that a trucker or bus driver on the road had too few hours of sleep. The driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel or he may have simply set out before he had rested long enough after the previous day’s work on the road.

Driving while fatigued is a type of bus or truck driver neglect. Demonstrating that a driver was too tired to operate a vehicle safely can strengthen a claim for compensation for injuries. An experienced personal injury lawyer will examine all facts and help translate those facts into a compelling case for compensation for motor vehicle accident victims.

Call Our New York Lawyers About Truck Driver Fatigue

What was the ultimate cause of your truck accident in New York? Truck driver fatigue? Lawyers of Cerchione Hurowitz Law Group LLP urge you to contact our office today. Discuss your truck accident injuries or the wrongful death of your family member in a truck accident. Learn how we can apply the facts of your case to strengthen your injury claim or lawsuit.

We are available during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. You can reach us by phone at 646-666-3030 or you can contact our New York City law firm online. We take every personal injury case on a contingency basis. You won’t pay any attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.