Truck Driver Fatigue More Than $175 Million Recovered | Over 30 Years of Experience

Los Angeles Truck Driver Fatigue Accident Lawyer

When Exhausted Truck Drivers Cause Terrible Accidents

Accidents involving large commercial trucks pose significant dangers to the smaller vehicles truckers share the road with. When one vehicle in a collision is much larger than the other, the smaller car will bear the brunt of the damage. Truck drivers carry a great responsibility as they operate oversized vehicles that can cause devastation on the roads. Unfortunately, too many truck drivers neglect this responsibility and operate their vehicles while fatigued. If you were injured in a collision caused by a fatigued or intoxicated truck driver, you should discuss your options with our experienced legal team led by Attorney Scott J. Corwin.

Well-versed in truck driver fatigue accidents, Scott can help you explore what avenues of monetary recovery may be available. In these types of cases, not only the driver may be held responsible for the accident. The truck company may be liable if they were negligent in hiring or failing to hold the driver accountable for restrictions on the amount of time and miles driven in a day.

Being involved in an accident with a large truck can be both an emotionally and physically jarring experience. Get trusted legal representation on your side to get back on track with your life. Our team at Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation of Los Angeles is here to fight for you and your legal right to be compensated for the harm you have suffered due to a negligent truck driver.

Call us today at (310) 683-2300 or contact us via our online contact form.

Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue

Truck driver fatigue is common because commercial drivers are under pressure from their companies to deliver cargo as quickly as possible. As a result, they may not take their mandated rest breaks and may even falsify their logbooks to make it look like they have driven fewer hours.

When a truck driver is fatigued, they will experience:

  • Dramatically slowed reaction time
  • Blurred vision
  • Lapses of concentration
  • Poor vehicle control

Federal Trucking Regulations Regarding Fatigue

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets regulations that all truck drivers in the industry must follow, save for a few exceptions. Hours-of-service regulations are designed to make sure that truck drivers are not on the road for too long before getting rest. They are also meant to give truckers enough time in between shifts to get restful sleep, but this is not always possible.

FMCSA regulations that could be relevant to your truck driver fatigue case include:

  • Truck driver must not be on the road for more than 11 hours in a shift.
  • Truck driver must not be scheduled for more than 14 hours total in a shift.
  • Truck driver must not work more than 70 hours a week.
  • Extra driving time is allowed if adverse weather conditions require the truck driver to slow down.
  • 30-minute break must be taken in a shift before the 8th hour is reached.
  • 10-hour off-duty periods between shifts can be split as the truck driver wishes as long as one period is at least 2 hours and another period is at least 7 consecutive off-duty hours.
  • Short-haul truck drivers have an extended on-duty period if they do not drive outside of a 150 air-mile radius from their start and end locations, which must be the same.

It only takes a quick look at FMCSA regulations to see how complex they are. Rather than trying to interpret how these rules might apply to your case, let our firm handle everything for you. Attorney Scott J. Corwin is well-versed in trucker fatigue accident cases. He knows what evidence needs to be examined to support an injury claim against the trucker or the trucking company. Driver logs, for example, can be indicative of a driver who was clearly overworked and not complying with daily drive limitations.

Who is Liable for Your Damages?

Truck drivers are not the only ones who have a responsibility to other drivers. Trucking companies are required to take steps to ensure they are taking reasonable measures in hiring and monitoring their drivers to help keep others safe on the road. If a company has been pushing drivers to work too many hours or has been recklessly overlooking driving time violations in a truck driver’s log, then the company may also be held responsible for the harm you suffered in the truck accident.

Effective Representation for Truck Driver Fatigue Claims

Attorney Scott J. Corwin offers personal attention and caring, responsive legal counsel to individuals who have been injured by negligent truck drivers. He will listen carefully as you detail the accident and develop a legal strategy that meets your needs. Let Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation fight for your rights, so you can focus on treating your injuries.

Call (310) 683-2300 or contact our Los Angeles truck driver fatigue attorney online.

Making Things Right

Over $175 Million Recovered on Behalf of Our Clients
  • Brain Damage $3,407,752

    Boy sustains brain damage from trip and fall in pothole.

  • Bus Accident $2,782,954

    Passenger injured when bus driver falls asleep and rolls bus.

  • Motorcycle Accident $2,300,000

    City employee causes collision with police motorcycle.

  • Motorcycle Accident $2,100,000

    Motorcyclist suffers brain injury in collision.

  • Motorcycle Accident $1,250,000

    Vehicle turns left in front of motorcycle, causing collision.

  • Car Accident $1,250,000

    Driver injured in collision with vehicle that crossed over into his lane.

  • Car Accident $1,000,000

    Rear-end collision exacerbates pre-existing back condition.

  • Car Accident $1,000,000

    Driver injured in nighttime collision with overturned big rig on highway.

  • Brain Injury $1,000,000

    Rider injured on ferris wheel when struck in head by seat rack.

  • Car Accident Injury $850,000

    Eight-year-old boy struck and killed by vehicle while crossing busy thoroughfare.

What Sets Us Apart

Quality Legal Representation Your Case Needs
  • Fast, Favorable Resolutions

    At Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, we understand the importance of securing a favorable outcome in your case, fast. More than 95 percent of our clients’ cases settle within 5 to 9 months, and our clients are very satisfied with the results (see our client reviews!). We only file lawsuits when absolutely necessary, such as in cases where the defendant disputes liability or refuses to pay for the full extent of our client’s damages.

  • Renowned Reputation

    With more than 30 years in practice and over $175 million recovered for his clients, Scott is known for his aggressive approach to litigation. Some of his accolades include:

    • Inclusion in the Southern California Super Lawyers® list since 2007, a distinction reserved for only the top 5 percent of all personal injury lawyers in the region
    • Named a “Top 100 Super Lawyer”
    • Named a Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers in California by the National Trial Lawyers Association since 2010
    • Maintains a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo

  • Personal Attention

    At Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, we believe in developing strong attorney-client relationships built on honesty, trust, and communication. As a client, you will always receive direct, personal attention from Scott; your case will never be passed off to an associate or paralegal. Instead, you can always rely on dedicated representation from a highly experienced and award-winning attorney who is ready to fight for you.

  • Zero Upfront Fees

    Our firm offers all personal injury and wrongful death legal services on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay any upfront or out-of-pocket fees or expenses. Instead, we only get paid if and when we recover compensation for you. In the unlikely event that we do not win your case, you do not pay a dime. We also offer free consultations, so you have nothing to lose in reaching out to our team today. Contact our firm 24/7 and we’ll get back to you within one business day.

Client Reviews

Here What People Have to Say About Scott
  • Needed help with a 4-car collision. He took care of everything on his end.

    - Earon Bagunu
  • I am not one to write reviews but after an unfortunate car accident, I am so glad I called Scott Corwin.

    - Catherine Lenke
  • A month ago, I was involved in a car crash and broke my right wrist. The process with this attorney was pretty fast. Scott was able to help me and also Julie was always super nice and very professional. I’m very glad everything was easy and fast.

    - Sabrina Guna
  • Scott got the personal injury settlement amount I expected to get (actually a few percent more). He was quiet and efficient, not a time-waster. Perfect fit for a working person.

    - Carl Hoppe
  • Thanks again Scott and Staff for your great work. My family and I are fortunate to have you all by our side in times of need.

    - Maria Mejia
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