When a tired driver gets behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler or other large truck, the results can be disastrous. Drivers often push their bodies beyond their natural limits to deliver more loads in less time. Trucking companies are required by federal law to limit the number of hours a driver can work per day, on consecutive days and per week. They often turn a blind eye to these regulations and even force their drivers to break the rules all in the name of greater profits.
At John K. Zaid & Associates, PLLC, we have extensive experience handling truck accident cases for clients from the Houston area and throughout Texas. We will put our skill and experience to work for you, to help you pursue maximum compensation for the losses you have suffered.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 281-333-8959 to speak with a knowledgeable Houston truck driver fatigue accident attorney.
Were You Injured by a Tired Truck Driver?
Driver fatigue can take several forms, all of which put innocent lives at risk.
- Tired truck drivers
- Truck drivers suffering from sleep apnea
- Truck drivers abusing drugs to fight off sleep
- Truck drivers experiencing "highway hypnosis"
The truck driver and trucking company will do what they can to protect their interests after the accident. Their insurance companies will likely try to limit, delay or deny your compensation. They may even try to claim the accident was your fault.
We Can Help
Attorney John K. Zaid has successfully handled numerous truck accident cases and knows how to counter the tactics of the insurance companies. In handling truck accident cases, we search for the causes of truck accidents, including driver fatigue. Depending on the circumstances, we may investigate driver logs, hotel receipts, GPS data and other sources to create a timeline of events and to search for inconsistencies in the opposition's case.
If the truck driver was working beyond his or her maximum hours or miles, we may be able to obtain compensation for the losses you have suffered, including medical bills, wage loss, and pain and suffering. We will do everything we can to help you and to hold the negligent party or parties accountable.
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If you or someone close to you has been injured in an 18-wheeler crash, we are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at 281-333-8959 to speak with a knowledgeable Houston truck accident lawyer. You may call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week to let us know how we can help you.
