> Truckers who drive drowsy and cause accidents become responsible for the consequences of their poor judgment. If you’ve been hurt in a truck crash, hold the driver accountable with help from a Salt Lake City fatigued driving truck accident lawyer.
The trucking industry is an essential part of the US economy, with 18-wheelers transporting millions of goods across the country while sharing roads and highways with passenger vehicles. Although the majority of truckers operate their vehicles responsibly, many push the limits to get the job done as quickly as possible.
Because truck drivers face immense pressure to get products to their destinations with limited time, they sometimes go without sleep for far longer than they should—and traffic accidents are the unfortunate result. With trucks weighing twenty to thirty times more than passenger cars, the impact can be catastrophic.
When faced with a serious injury from a truck accident caused by drowsy driving, a Salt Lake City fatigued driving truck accident lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates is necessary to protect your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.
Truck Driver Fatigue Causes Semi-Truck Wrecks
Driver error is the number one cause of truck accidents , accounting for 87 percent of all crashes. Approximately 13 percent of these accidents are attributed to driving fatigue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , commercial drivers are more likely to operate their vehicle while drowsy than anyone else on the road.
In 2015, 3,852 people were killed in large truck accidents, and driver fatigue factored heavily into many of these wrecks. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented rules and regulations restricting the amount of hours that truck drivers can continuously drive, many are under time constraints set by their employers, thus leading to fatigue and long hours on the road.
Long work hours without enough rest lead to chronic fatigue, causing poor judgment and the inability to react to situations quickly and accurately. If a drowsy truck driver caused your crash and left you injured, you can—and should—file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for what you’ve been through.
Truck Crash Victims Can Recover Damages
After a crash, you’re probably wondering what to do next and how you’re going to get your medical bills and other expenses paid for. These injuries can be severe and lifelong, requiring medical care and indefinite treatment. Common truck accident injuries include brain damage , amputation , and spinal damage , all often accompanied by emotional trauma.
A Salt Lake City drowsy driving truck accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your injuries, as well as current and future medical expenses and lost wages and income. Compensation can also be obtained for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other noneconomic damages that have decreased your quality of life.
A Salt Lake City Drowsy Driving Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, the experienced personal injury lawyers of Craig Swapp & Associates have the skill and knowledge to help you recover the maximum compensation possible for your claim. Call us at 1-800-404-9000 or contact us online through the form below for a free, no-pressure case evaluation.
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