Fatigued Truck Drivers in Fullerton Accidents

–When a person gets behind the wheel of any vehicle, they should be as alert as possible, as being overly tired can increase the risk of causing an accident. When someone is driving a massive commercial truck, the risk of causing a crash that results in life-altering injuries or fatalities is even greater. Fatigued truck drivers in Fullerton accidents pose an unreasonable risk to everyone else they encounter on the roads.

If you believe the truck driver responsible for your accident was overly tired, you should meet with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney from CD Law to discuss your legal options.

Why Are Truck Drivers More at Risk of Fatigue When Driving?

Due to the nature of their jobs, truck drivers frequently operate on less sleep than other drivers.

Shifted Sleep Schedules

A trucker’s sleep schedule frequently changes. A driver on a long route may end up driving through the night to avoid heavy traffic, then try to catch up on lost sleep during the day. This can contribute to less productive sleep.

Long Routes

Many truckers drive alone for long, consecutive hours on monotonous roads. Driving by themselves for long hours can be boring. Without having someone to talk to to break up the tedium of the day, a truck driver might find themselves fighting the urge to sleep.

Deadlines

The federal government has recognized the dangers posed by overly tired truckers and imposed strict limits on driving time. Unfortunately, trucking companies frequently put pressure on their drivers to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines. This can force truckers to violate hours-of-service limits and push themselves beyond their natural limits.

Our dedicated Fullerton legal team could carefully investigate your trucking crash to see why the truck driver was overly tired. For instance, we could review the trucking company’s employee manual and interview other drivers who work for or have worked for the trucking company to see if they implicitly or expressly encouraged truckers to drive for too long.

Why Is Fatigued Driving So Dangerous for Truck Drivers?

Tired Fullerton truck drivers are more likely to cause collisions than truckers who are adequately rested. If a drowsy truck driver succumbs to the urge to sleep and nods off, even for a few seconds, they could veer out of their lane or off the road. Even if they do not fall completely asleep, a tired truck driver poses a danger. Drowsy motorists are unable to concentrate fully on their driving duties and have slower reaction times. Even if they are technically awake and see what is happening around them, they might not be able to respond appropriately because they are not fully aware of their surroundings.

Delayed reaction times, difficulty maintaining speeds, or drifting in and out of lanes are common with tired drivers. If another driver slows down, a fatigued truck driver might not notice until it is too late to safely apply their brakes. Our compassionate attorneys understand the devastating damage that overly tired drivers can cause. We could work tirelessly to help you fight for fair compensation for what a fatigued truck driver has cost you.

Contact a Fullerton Lawyer After a Fatigued Trucking Crash

Fatigued truck drivers in Fullerton accidents pose a serious danger to anyone else sharing the roads with them. If you suspect the trucker responsible for your accident was drowsy, a qualified attorney could help you prove it.

Talk to an experienced lawyer from CD Law. We can investigate your trucking wreck to learn why it happened and identify who is responsible. We could use the results of our investigation to help you seek fair compensation. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation.