Truck Driver Fatigue

St. Petersburg Truck Driver Fatigue Lawyer

Experienced Tampa Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer

Driving while fatigued is never a good thing. Reaction times are slower. Concentration is inhibited. And there is a risk of falling asleep at the wheel. When trucking companies and their drivers put deadlines ahead of rest, they put themselves and other motorists on the road in danger.

In more than 40 years of practice, the Law Offices of Charles R. Scully has handled far too many trucking accident cases caused by fatigued drivers. Truck driver fatigue can and should be prevented. We hold truck companies and drivers accountable for forcing too many driving hours and pursue fair compensation for our injured and suffering clients.

If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one in a Florida trucking accident, contact our law firm for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.

Can You Really Collect Compensation for a Truck Driver Being Tired?

The short answer is, yes − as long as there was negligence or carelessness involved.

• Did the trucking company violate federal regulations by forcing an employee to drive beyond the recommended number of hours?
• Did a truck driver create false logbook entries?
• Did the trucking company fail to enforce accurate logbooks, or even pay attention to the ones its employees provided?
• Did the truck driver continue driving, knowing he or she was too tired?
• Did the trucking company knowingly encourage driving through the night in order to make a delivery date?

In semi accident cases, our attorneys conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash. Sometimes we find that both the driver and the trucking company's actions played a role in causing the accident. No matter who was at fault, we know how to obtain the evidence needed to prove truck driver fatigue and obtain the compensation you deserve.

Building a Successful Truck Accident Claim

When we take on a truck accident case, we are going up against large insurance companies that will do anything to prevent offering full and fair damages. It will take substantial evidence and resources to get them to offer a fair settlement. You can be sure that we will do all we can to make sure this happens.

Our firm has access to leading experts who can provide testimony about the truck driver fatigue or other cause of your trucking accident. We understand what evidence to look for and how to present it in negotiations or at trial. We know how to counter arguments against your claim.

Put simply, our lawyers have the experience, knowledge, skill and resources to win your personal injury or wrongful death case.

Contact a Florida Truck Accident Lawyer

To talk to a St. Petersburg truck driver fatigue attorney, e-mail our personal injury law firm or call us at 866.611.4205. Your first consultation is free, and you will owe no attorney's fees unless we win your case.

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