Baton Rouge and Lafayette Driver Fatigue Wreck Attorney
A Drowsy Trucker Is a Danger to Everyone on the Road
Truck driver fatigue is one of the chief causes of truck crashes. Federal regulations on driving hours are intended to protect the public from sleepy truckers. But drivers are pressured by employers to bypass rest stops and "keep on truckin'" to make deliveries on time.
If your loved one was injured or killed in a truck accident, Gordon McKernan and the McKernan Law Firm offer the knowledge, talent and resources to sue trucking companies for accidents resulting from Hours of Service violations. We handle trucking accidents throughout Louisiana, as well as Mississippi and Texas.
Get Gordon. Get an Attorney Who Knows Truck Accidents.
Baton Rouge trial lawyer Gordon McKernan has obtained multimillion-dollar recoveries in truck accidents. We can respond day or night to conduct the sophisticated investigation necessary to hold trucking companies accountable for driver fatigue accidents. Contact us online or call 877-247-3310 for a free consultation with lawyers who can reveal the truth and make them pay for your family's devastation.
Truck Driver Fatigue in Trucking Crashes
Interstate I-10 through Louisiana is a major cross-country trucking corridor, carrying thousands of 18-wheelers each way. To deliver their goods on time, those truckers are motivated to exceed the speed limit and drive long beyond the allowable number of hours.
Federal law limits truckers to no more than 11 hours behind the wheel in one shift, and further requires drivers to rest for at least 10 hours between shifts. We know that some trucker logbooks are falsified. Our legal team knows where to dig to prove that truck drivers ignored Hours of Service regulations. We compare suspicious logbooks to data from GPS tracking devices and the on-board "black box," as well as truck stop receipts and other evidence.
The severe injuries or truck wreck fatalities common in tractor trailer crashes are often worse with a drowsy driver at the wheel. Fatigued drivers are less alert and have slower reaction times in emergency situations. Drivers who actually fall asleep at the wheel commonly cross over the centerline, force other cars off the road or smash into other vehicles from behind.
Proven Truck Accident Lawyers in Louisiana
We have handled trucking litigation for more than 20 years, and we are prepared to go to trial to fight for you. We offer a free consultation and there are no fees whatsoever unless we recover compensation. Contact us online or call 877-247-3310 to speak with a Baton Rouge truck driver fatigue accident attorney.
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