Pursue Compensation After a Carolina Truck Accident
A semi-truck accident may have a variety of causes, many of which involve negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company. One of the most common causes, however, is driver fatigue. Given the size and speed of semi-trucks, truck drivers need to have complete control over their vehicles to keep other drivers on the road safe. Fatigue contributes to poor judgment, delayed reflexes and other problems that cause accidents.
Unfortunately, when semi-truck accidents happen due to driver fatigue, they are rarely minor. Many truck accidents result in catastrophic and fatal injuries for those involved, especially the drivers of passenger vehicles and motorcycles. At the Karney Law Firm, I represent people who have been injured and families who have lost loved ones in North and South Carolina truck accidents.
When you need a lawyer to protect your right to fair compensation, talk with me and learn more about your options after an accident.
Driver Fatigue Leading to Semi-Truck Accidents
Trucking companies often impose unrealistic schedules and tight deadlines on drivers that force them to drive longer hours or to go without enough sleep. Some drivers take stimulants to help them stay awake, but these have other negative effects. Other people on the road are often the ones who pay the biggest price for these actions.
At my firm, I thoroughly investigate truck accidents to learn their causes and what trucking companies could have done differently to encourage safety practices and safe driving by their drivers. I will look at log books, "black boxes" and other information that truckers are required to keep to document their locations, routes and time on the road.
By looking at different sources for this information, since log books are sometimes falsified, I can determine if the driver and the trucking company are operating within federal regulations.
Get the Experienced Help You Deserve
At my office in Charlotte, I have represented truck accident victims in North and South Carolina for more than 30 years and have obtained many large verdicts and settlements on behalf of my clients. Schedule a free consultation with an attorney by calling toll free statewide at 888-855-3504 or locally at 704-315-2623. If your case is not won or settled, you pay nothing.
