The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration governs all activities by commercial truck companies and their licensed truck drivers. One of the key regulations to protect public safety on our roads restricts the number of hours a truck driver may drive without sleep and rest for meals. Because of the tight deadlines that truck companies often place their drivers under, however, sleep deprivation and truck driver fatigue are among the most common causes of truck accidents.
If you were injured in an accident involving a commercial vehicle in the Central Valley or anywhere in Northern California, truck driver fatigue may have been a factor. The driver is not likely to admit that he dozed off behind the wheel or was too tired to make the right decision at a critical time. Call the attorneys at Arata, Swingle, Sodhi & Van Egmond right away. We will investigate the driver's log book information and the truck engine's technical data to determine whether FMCSA violations regarding rest periods and sleep may have been a factor. We will work vigorously on your behalf to help you recover the full and fair money damages you are entitled to for your medical care, physical rehabilitation, lost wages and earnings, and pain and suffering.
Responsive, Compassionate and Focused on Results
At our firm, you will know that your case is receiving full attention. We are a small, personal litigation firm by choice. Truck accident cases are often complex and involve many decisions at various points throughout the case. We believe we can be more flexible, more cost-effective and offer more personalized legal services as a small firm.
Our attorneys have a solid truck accident litigation track record that dates back to 1977. We are committed to providing skilled, aggressive legal services coupled with caring, supportive client service. We work with professional independent experts to make sure the evidence is complete and clearly presented in your favor. Our goal is to provide you with the legal representation you need while you focus on your own life.
We have experience handling all types of California truck wreck injury and wrongful death claims, including:
- Truck driver fatigue, over-tired, fell asleep at the wheel
- Truck driver speeding, reckless truck driving
- Drunk truck driver accidents, truck driver drunk driving
- Overloaded trailer, improper load weight, unsafe load
- Truck maintenance violations
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Commercial delivery truck accidents
- Bus and public transportation accidents
Call Us From Anywhere Toll Free at 888-877-0539
Our Modesto truck driver fatigue attorneys provide legal advice and representation for clients throughout the Central Valley region and Northern California. Call us toll free from anywhere at 888-877-0539 or contact us by e-mail to arrange an initial consultation with an experienced Modesto criminal defense lawyer today.
