Austin Hours of Service Violations Lawyers
A truck driver who drives too many hours with inadequate rest may pose a serious safety threat to other motorists. These truck drivers are often pushed to the limits of safe vehicle operation even during their scheduled hours. However, to make a deadline, a truck driver may continue driving despite severe exhaustion and an inability to make safe decisions on the road. This may endanger all other motorists around that truck operator.
If you have been injured by a truck driver who was pushed too far, you may be entitled to pursue legal action for compensation. Trucking companies need to safely schedule trips so as to discourage drivers from driving when they are not in a condition to do so. To learn more about your options if injured, contact the Austin hours of service violation attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 512-372-8100.
The Dangers of Hours of Service Violations
Many truck drivers push their driving schedules far beyond their normal hours of service because they need to make otherwise difficult deadlines. To drive safely, a truck driver needs to stay at or below the speed limit, meaning that a deadline should factor in this regular pace with a truck driver’s natural needs to pull over and take an occasional break. However, many trucking companies create the following hazards by setting unrealistic deadlines for their drivers:
- Truck drivers falling asleep at the wheel
- Exhausted truck drivers failing to signal
- Exhausted truck drivers failing to check blind spots
- Truck drivers speeding to make up lost time
These hazards are avoidable, as trucking companies could create more reasonable deadlines for their drivers to follow. When trucking companies flout federal regulations, innocent motorists and pedestrians may be left to bear the consequences.
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If you have been injured in a collision caused by an overworked truck driver, we may be able to help you to seek financial compensation for relevant damages. For more information, contact the Austin hours of service violation lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.
