There are Regulations to Reduce Florida Truck Accidents Caused by Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue causes many serious Florida truck accidents. Tired or drowsy drivers, often motivated by overly-tight schedules and mileage incentives, get behind the wheel when they shouldn't. When this happens, it puts the driver and all those around them at risk.

Fatigued drivers are much more likely to cause serious Florida truck accidents. A new AAA study shows that one in six (16.5 percent) of all fatal accidents involve at least one drowsy driver. In addition, 12 percent of all deadly crashes each year involve large rigs such as tractor-trailer trucks.

Knowing this is the case, lawmakers have instituted regulations to reduce Florida truck accidents caused by driver fatigue. These regulations stipulate:

• Drivers cannot driveo more than 60 hours in any seven day period without taking at least 34 hours off-duty.

• Drivers cannot drive for more than 14 hours consecutively without a 10 hour off-duty period.

• If their truck is equipped with one, truck operators cannot drive unless they take an eight-hour period in their sleeper berth each 24-hour period.

While many reputable truck drivers and trucking companies comply by these regulations, some others blatantly disregard the law. These drivers are less likely to see other cars and react quickly to oncoming dangers, putting them at a much higher risk of causing a costly Florida truck wreck.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Florida truck wreck caused by one of these illegally-operating negligent drivers, you likely have a case to recover damages from the crash. This financial compensation may cover your medical bills, ongoing care, instances of pain or emotional suffering and more.

Call the Fort Lauderdale truck accident attorneys at Chalik & Chalik today to learn more. We are dedicated 100% to helping the victims of serious wrecks earn the compensation they need to reconstruct their life.

Call our Fort Lauderdale truck accident attorneys today to schedule your fee consultation. You can reach our many South Florida offices simply by calling this one toll free number: (888) 539-5297.