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Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of accidents between large commercial trucks and other vehicles. Driving a truck or any other vehicle while extremely tired has many of the same effects on drivers as driving while under the influence of alcohol.
A tired truck driver is a serious hazard on the road. If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a car wreck involving a fatigued truck driver, contact the St. Petersburg truck accident injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.
Semi truck drivers are actually more likely to be suffering from sleep deprivation than other drivers on the road because of:
- Payment--truck drivers are often paid by the trip and have incentive to get to the destination to drop off their load in as little time as possible.
- Time on the road--hours of non-stop driving can result in both highway hypnosis and drowsiness.
- Pressure from trucking companies--some trucking companies may pressure their drivers to deliver products in a timely manner as clients depend on the fast delivery of goods.
Although most truck companies stick by regulations restricting the number of hours a driver can go without stopping, many drivers are still severely fatigued and can easily become a danger to others.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a fatigued truck driver, contact the St. Petersburg truck accident lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., by calling 800-931-4369.