Fatigued Driving Leads to Serious Texas Accidents and Injuries
One of the most common causes of serious truck accidents in Texas is driver fatigue. Fatigue and drowsiness are dangerous conditions that can result in the failure to stay in a lane, running off the road and collisions with other vehicles.
Since 1951, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend has been pursuing justice for and protecting the rights of clients injured in trucking accidents caused by driver fatigue. We understand how to investigate accident cases, looking at all possible causes of those accidents. Our firm has the resources and experience to build strong cases that uphold our clients' rights to compensation.
Houston Truck Driving Accidents
Fatigue and sleep deprivation both impair the ability to perform a variety of tasks. Fatigue is caused not only by a complete absence of sleep, but also by inadequate daily sleep. Extended hours of operation can create continuous sleep deprivation. When drivers become fatigued from excessive hours or a lack of sleep, they increase the risk of crashes that result in serious injuries.
Federal safety regulations govern truck driver hours of service to reduce problems caused by fatigue, and while these regulations have reduced the number of accidents, driver fatigue continues to be a significant problem.
For a free initial consultation with an experienced Houston trucking accident lawyer, contact our firm by calling 713-222-7211 (toll free 800-870-9584) or e-mailing us. You will pay attorney's fees only if we are successful in obtaining compensation for you through negotiations or litigation.
