Truck Driver Fatigue

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It's a terrifying statistic: according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), over 20,000 injuries and 750 deaths can be attributed to fatigued drivers. Truck driver fatigue has been combated by legislation and employer regulations, but the fact remains - tired drivers present a significant risk to themselves and others when they take to the road in massive trucks.

Falling asleep may be the most serious consequence of a fatigued driver, but it isn't the only risk. Studies show that truck driver fatigue can lead to blurred or compromised vision, slow reaction times, and decreased judgment. The sheer size of trucks already presents a number of risks to alert and competent truck drivers - and under the hand of a fatigued driver, the risks multiply almost exponentially.

Drivers may be pressured to work long hours by negligent employers who disregard federal law, or they may exceed limits of their own volition due to factors like desire for more pay, wanting to get home sooner, or trying to bypass or "beat" traffic or weather conditions. The end result is the same - decreased ability to make rational ideas on the road and the disastrous consequences that can ensue.

Experts estimate that up to 40 percent of all truck crashes and accidents can be chalked up to truck driver fatigue. Truck driver fatigue becomes even more frightening when you consider that trucks are thousands of pounds heavier than the average passenger vehicle and require even better driving skills and shorter reaction times than other vehicles on the road. A truck driver is at greatest risk for fatigued driving behaviors after eight hours of driving, with risk doubling between the eighth and tenth hours of driving and doubling again during the next two hours of driving.

If you were injured in a truck accident, it's possible that driver fatigue played a role. You need an experienced, competent attorney to represent your interests in court and get you the justice you deserve. You need the lawyers at PageCagle, a full-service law firm with extensive experience in handling personal injury cases. Interested in a free consultation about your truck accident case? Call today - it's completely confidential and doesn't cost a dime.

Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-866-650-6363 or by email at john@pagecagle.com.

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