Truck Driver Fatigue
Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas Tractor Trailer Injury Lawyers
Truck drivers who stay at the wheel of big rigs and 18-wheelers until they are dangerously fatigued are a menace to other motorists on Missouri and Kansas highways. Forty-five people died and 1,072 people were injured in truck accidents involving tractor-trailers and semi-trailers in Missouri in 2009, according to state crash statistics. Driver fatigue contributed to many of those accidents.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by truck driver fatigue, you may have a legal right to seek compensation. Talk to a truck accident victim law firm that is committed to holding trucking companies and negligent truck drivers accountable for the harm they cause.
Call the Potts Law Firm Today
Founded in 2002 by attorney Derek Potts, the Potts Law Firm has a winning combination of proven legal experience, energy and enthusiasm.
- Aggressive legal advocacy. Our aggressive advocacy on behalf of our clients has earned the respect of our peers.
- Knowledge & experience. Potts’ extensive legal knowledge and experience has earned him leadership positions in several national litigations.
- Results for our injury clients. Our truck accident lawyers have obtained significant verdicts and settlements on our clients’ behalf and successfully resolved hundreds of catastrophic injury cases.
Let our semi accident lawyers put our legal experience and energy to work for you. For a free evaluation of your truck accident claim, contact us toll free at (800) 220-9341 or use our online contact form.
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Potts Law Firm provides a free initial consultation to truck accident victims in Kansas City, Missouri; Independence, Missouri; Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; and Olathe, Kansas.
Why You Need A Knowledgeable Truck Accident Attorney
Truck accidents may have multiple contributing causes, including driver fatigue. A study by the U.S. Department of Transportation found that driver fatigue contributes to 13 percent of all large truck crashes. Driver fatigue may be a factor in a truck crash even if the investigating law officer didn’t list it in the initial accident report. That is why it is important to consult an experienced truck accident injury lawyer who knows how to recognize the telltale signs of driver fatigue when analyzing an accident involving a tractor-trailer, semi, flatbed, tanker or other 18-wheeler.
Federal trucking regulations limit the number of hours per day and per week that truck drivers can operate an 18-wheeler. Pressured to meet unreasonable delivery deadlines, commercial truck drivers sometimes ignore the hours-of-service limits and drive until they are dangerously exhausted and a hazard to themselves and other motorists. Log sheets, toll and fuel receipts and other evidence may provide clear evidence that a truck driver had been driving too many hours, skipped breaks and become fatigued and drowsy.
Our commitment at the Potts Law Firm is to thoroughly investigate truck accidents for evidence of truck driver fatigue and other contributing causes and to advocate aggressively for clients who have been harmed by truck drivers and negligent trucking companies. We have been involved in landmark lawsuits and jury trials. Our team of truck accident attorneys has the resources and experience to take on big trucking companies and insurance companies and produce excellent results for our clients.
Trust A Knowledgeable Truck Accident Lawyer
If a fatigued driver has injured you or your family, you need an aggressive truck accident attorney to stand up for your legal rights. The knowledgeable personal injury lawyers at the Potts Law Firm will help you analyze your legal options after a serious truck accident caused by fatigued driving.
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, we provide a free initial consultation to victims of fatigued driving accidents in Kansas City (MO), Independence, (MO), Lee’s Summit (MO), Overland Park (KS), and Olathe (KS).
For a free evaluation of your fatigued truck driver accident, contact us toll free at (800) 220-9341 or use our online contact form.
