Over the road truck drivers are often paid by the miles. This creates a serious incentive for truck drivers to cover as many miles as they can each day. When truck drivers push themselves too far and fail to get the sleep that they need, their ability to remain alert is diminished.
Truck Drivers need to be awake and alert at all times. 18 wheelers have the potential to create extensive damage and serious injuries when not handled with caution.
The issue of truck driver alertness is so critical to maintaining the safety of our highways that there are federal regulations governing exactly how much rest truck drivers must have and how many hours they may operate a tractor trailer in a day.
Unfortunately, this does not prevent truck drivers from falsifying their log books in order to get a bigger paycheck. In some instances, drivers may be under pressure from their employers to meet deadlines that are unrealistic.
Experienced Representation Creating Effective Cases for Truck Accident Victims
At the law office of Floyd Buford, Attorney at Law, our Georgia truck driver fatigue accident attorney understands how to hold the proper parties responsible when an accident occurs because a truck driver has been on the road for too long. With more than 25 years of experience our firm has the skill and experience to help you pursue the compensation you will need to be able to recover from your injuries.
Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one to a tractor trailer accident, we can help you pursue justice and the maximum compensation. Our firm understands the sensitivity and skill that wrongful death cases require.
Contact Macon Fatal Truck Crash Accident Attorney Floyd Buford
If you have been seriously injured in, or have lost a loved one to a trucking accident, let our office help you secure the compensation and justice that you need and deserve. Turn to Floyd Buford, Attorney at Law. To schedule a free initial consultation with our lawyer, call 478-787-6090, toll free at 866-838-9832 or simply contact us online.
All of our personal injury cases are handled on a contingent-fee basis, meaning that you only pay a fee if we secure compensation for you.
