Chicago Operator Fatigue Attorneys Serving Illinois and Wisconsin in Personal Injury and Truck Accident Litigation
Truck drivers who violate federal rules regulating the number of hours they can drive are the cause of many catastrophic accidents. Truckers who are fatigued are more likely to commit driving errors such as drifting into the wrong lane, running off the road and failing to take timely evasive action when presented with dangerous situations. Fatigue is a problem even when drivers are in compliance with the legal hours of service requirements — and trucking companies and their insurers are liable for the consequences.
At the Chicago law firm of Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., our attorneys represent clients who were injured in truck accidents caused by driver fatigue. We also represent family members of individuals who died in a truck accident caused by driver fatigue. Issues related to driver fatigue can be complex and often require extensive analysis to determine the facts. As personal injury lawyers with many years of experience, our firm has the resources and knowledge to take on highly challenging cases and cases involving huge losses in order obtain full compensation for our clients.
Contact a Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Now!
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, Rapoport Law Office can help you. Please EMAIL or call now (877) 216-4213 for an immediate, no obligation, consultation with our experienced Chicago trucking accident attorneys.
Investigating Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue In Chicago
When representing victims of accidents involving truck drivers who fell asleep at the wheel, our attorneys use their considerable experience with technology to help build the case. We are particularly knowledgeable about the black box and other recording devices that greatly assist our ability to reconstruct what occurred.
Signs of Driver Fatigue
Drivers are often paid by the mile, giving them a very strong incentive to keep moving rather than stopping to rest when they feel tired. Drivers may fail to note the signs of fatigue, such as yawning, tired eyes and drowsiness; or they may chose to disregard these signs. In either case their companies are liable for the harm this causes. And when drivers take drugs to stay awake after experiencing these symptoms, their driving ability may be impaired in other ways. Trucking companies are liable for harm caused by all of these practices.
Building Strong Cases
Our attorneys develop compelling cases for clients by:
- Interviewing witnesses and the drivers
- Reviewing the data provided by the truck and all other vehicles involved, including the black boxes
- Reviewing the driver's previous record
- Obtaining police reports
- Inspecting and photographing the scene
- Taking appropriate depositions and taking full advantage of pretrial discovery procedures
- Obtaining all available information about liability and damages
- Hiring outstanding experts
- Putting together a clear presentation of the evidence
- Providing clear answers to false defense arguments
We evaluate the impact of the crash on our client's life, consulting with vocational specialists, economists, medical specialists and other experts to develop a realistic estimate of the cost of the truck accident.
To speak with a Chicago personal injury lawyer about an accident caused by truck driver fatigue, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. You may also review our truck accident frequently asked questions for more details about working with an attorney after a trucking accident. We represent clients throughout Illinois and Wisconsin in truck driver fatigue accident matters.
