Truck Driver Fatigue
Austin Truck Accident Attorney
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, roughly 30%-40% of trucking accidents are the result of driver fatigue. Drowsiness and sleeplessness brought on by the demanding schedules of drivers greatly impairs their ability to perform in a safe manner. If you or a family member is in a truck accident and driver fatigue, negligence or recklessness is to blame, then it might be necessary for you to make a personal injury or wrongful death claim. An Austin truck accident lawyer at Zinda & Davis PLLC can meet with you to review your situation and determine if you are entitled to compensation.
The insurance companies representing large trucking firms will often attempt settle an accident claim quickly. Before you accept any insurance settlement offer you should always speak to an experienced attorney first. Many times such offers are very low and, if accepted, you lose your rights to seek any further compensation for additional medical care that you may need.
Handling a Truck Accident Claim
A victim or a victim’s family member of a trucking accident may receive financial compensation for:
- Medical Expenses
- Future Medical Care
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Potential Future Earnings Capability
- Emotional Anguish
- Pain & Suffering
- Property Damage
- Funeral Expenses
You should speak to one of our lawyers immediately if you hav e been injured in a truck accident in Austin, Texas. We represent all types of trailer tractor and truck accidents, including those involving: driver fatigue, alcohol and
drug abuse, traumatic brain and
spinal injury,
rear end collisions,
head-on collisions, and T-bone collisions.
Contact an Austin truck accident attorney if your have been injured in a truck accident as the result of driver fatigue or other driver negligence. |