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Bronx Hours of Service Violation Lawyers

Commercial truck drivers can easily experience fatigue if they drive for too many hours at a time. Driving for several hours at once can cause a driver to lose focus and leads to a greater accident risk. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a driver who operates a truck for 12 hours without an 8 hour break is more than twice as likely to be an in accident caused by fatigue than one who drives for 8 hours at a time. Hours of service regulations were created to minimize the risk of truck accidents caused by driver fatigue.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, contact the Bronx hours of service violation lawyers of Parker Waichman, LLP, today at 888-244-2273 for a free case evaluation.

Dangers of Violating the Hours of Service

When a trucker violates hours of service regulations, he or she also puts other motorists at risk of being involved in a serious accident. A tired truck driver may fail to notice other vehicles nearby, or may begin to lose control of the vehicle because of physical exhaustion. An uncontrolled truck can easily veer off of the road, jackknife, or even roll over, possibly crashing into several other vehicles in the process.

Commercial Truck Accident Liability

Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring that drivers comply with hours of service regulations. When a company fails to do so, it may be held liable for any accidents that result from driver fatigue. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by truck driver fatigue, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. Our experienced Bronx truck accident lawyers are committed to fighting on your behalf for payment for your medical bills, lost wages, recovery costs, and pain and suffering.

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For sound legal advice and assistance regarding truck driver fatigue and accident liability, don’t hesitate to contact the Bronx hours of service violation attorneys of Parker Waichman, LLP, today at 888-244-2273.

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