Commercial truck drivers have a lot of responsibility in operating an 80,000 pound vehicle under sometimes strenuous circumstances. One of the issues that occur for truck drivers is scheduling enough time to sleep, so they can operate trucks safely.
Commercial truck drivers are paid by the hours driven, much like a pilot is paid for the hours actually flying an aircraft. Drivers log these hours in a book that is used by the transportation company to make sure they are in compliance with national regulations for commercial truck drivers. The regulations were put in place to serve as a safety measure to the public, if they are followed. A brief summary of the limits are as follows:
- They may drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off of driving.
- They may not drive more than 60 to 70 hours on duty within 7 to 8 consecutive days.
Often, truck drivers are under constraints dictated by delivery schedules, complications with loading and unloading cargo, road conditions, and other circumstances that leave them scrambling to be timely in order to make their wages. This situation can lead to drivers making less than desirable choices, compromising their own safety and the safety of other vehicles on the road.
Accidents involving big trucks can be devastating, and driver fatigue does cause accidents. If you have been a victim of a large truck accident, you are eligible to file a personal injury claim after a Florida truck wreck if the semi-truck operator, and not you, was the one that caused the accident. The damages you can recover from a jury verdict or settlement in these cases can cover your medical bills, missed time at work, permanent losses and even instances of pain or emotional suffering.
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Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers, we help victims of truck wrecks earn financial compensation for their injuries. If you would like to learn more about your legal rights after a truck wreck that was caused by a negligent driver, or want to schedule a free consultation with one of our family-oriented Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys about your claim, simply call us at (888) 539-5297.
Category: Car Accidents
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