Operator Fatigue

Indiana Truck Wreck Injury Attorneys

Indianapolis Trucking Accident Lawyers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that more than 20,000 people are killed or injured each year on our nation's highways because of truck operator fatigue. Although current regulations are clear that commercial drivers must rest at least eight hours for every ten consecutive hours behind the wheel, over-tired drivers often cause serious injuries and death. In an industry that moves more than nine billion tons of products every year, faster deliveries mean more profits.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver fatigue contributes to more than thirty percent of all heavy truck accidents on Indiana highways. Statistics prove that independent drivers and trucking companies ignore FMCSA regulations.

Since 1970, Tabor Law Firm has been helping families recover compensation for injuries and wrongful death claims caused by over-tired truck drivers. If you, or a family member, has suffered a serious injury in an accident involving a semi truck or construction equipment, contact us to schedule a consultation. We know the FMCSA regulations, and we know how to investigate truck accidents and log information to determine whether truck driver fatigue was a contributing factor.

Some Causes of Truck Operator Fatigue Accidents Include

• FMCSR violations
• Following too closely
• Swerving driver, ride under accidents, side swipes
• Head on collisions, crossing over lanes
• Use of stimulants, DUI
• Improper loading
• Log book violations
• Construction site accidents
• Negligent supervision

A Note to Injured Truck Drivers

Although we are not a workers' compensation law firm, we represent professional truck drivers who have been injured in accidents resulting from the dangerous policies, procedures, and expectations placed on them by their employer. If you have been injured in an accident because you were expected to go too far, too fast, for too long, contact our Indianapolis offices for a free consultation. Turn to Tabor for help.

Contact us to learn more about how we can use our trucking industry knowledge and legal experience to help your family recover from a truck accident injury or wrongful death.

Call us toll free at 800-266-7103