Protecting the Rights of Truck Accident Victims
Within a few hours of a commercial trucking accident, the trucking company and its insurance carrier will send a team of investigators, insurance adjusters and lawyers to the scene. They will work to protect the company from risk and expense, which may mean denying fault for the accident.
Who will protect your rights after a trucking accident? At McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC, our attorneys represent accident victims and their families in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Our firm has obtained multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones to wrongful death in a trucking accident. For a free consultation with one of our Philadelphia driver fatigue injury lawyers, please call 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091, or contact us online.
Studies Show That Driver Fatigue Increases Accidents
Driver fatigue is the cause of far too many trucking accidents. Despite federal regulations that limit the number of hours a commercial driver should be on the road, many drivers exceed hours.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that there is a consistent increase in truck accident odds that correlates with increased driving time. In one study, the odds increased significantly after the sixth hour on the road. If the trucking company made the driver stay on the road for too many hours or violate any of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, we will hold the company accountable for its actions.
We often work with accident reconstruction experts who can determine the cause of the accident. We will also investigate by reviewing the accident report and driver log. In some accidents caused by driver fatigue, we find evidence of false logbook entries. Whether the driver made false entries on his or her own, or was encouraged to do so by the trucking company, we can hold the company liable.
Abington Truck Driver Negligence Attorneys
Please call our offices at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091 to schedule an appointment.
