Fatigued Truck Drivers in Hackensack Accidents

Tired and exhausted truck drivers cause crashes that kill and seriously injure other drivers in Hackensack. These are called truck driver fatigue crashes.

According to the National Safety Council, truck driver fatigue contributes to 13% of all truck driver crashes. 65% of truck drivers admitted that they have driven trucks while feeling drowsy. 50% of truck drivers admitted that they have fallen asleep while driving a truck

Why are so many Truck Drivers Fatigued?

• Trucking companies force too many back-to-back shifts.
• Trucking companies are paying drivers by the mile.
• Trucking companies are cutting drivers who cannot make deliveries on early.
• Trucking companies are punishing drivers who take breaks to sleep or use the bathroom.
• Truck drivers are taking energy drinks and prescription drugs that wear off while driving.

Why is Truck Driver Fatigue So Dangerous?

Because it causes truck crashes that kill or seriously injure innocent drivers.

According to TruckInfo.net, there are more than 168,000 truck accidents every year. 32% of those accidents involve an injury, and 3% are fatal.

Most people aren’t aware that, based upon studies conducted by the National Safety Council, truck driver fatigue can have the same dangerous and debilitating effects on driving as driving drunk, or having a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 008%– the legal limit in the U.S.

What are the Injuries that are Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue?

Truck driver fatigue cases cause death or serious injuries. These are some of the most common injuries:

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Neck Injuries
• Internal Organ Injuries
• Soft Tissue Injury
• Back Injuries
• Head Injury
• Whiplash
• Amputation
• Burns

What are the First Three Things you should do if you are injured because of a Fatigued Truck Driver?

• Call 911
• Get medical attention
• Call a law firm with a Certified Civil Trial Attorney like the O’Cathain Law Group, LLC

If you (or someone you know) has been the victim of a Fatigued Truck Driver Accident in Hackensack, contact the O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department immediately for a free consultation. Call (848) 356-4367 or fill out the form on our website immediately. Remember, the truck crash consultation is 100% free. We never receive any fees until you see money first.

Under no circumstances should you communicate with the truck driver who caused the accident, or any insurance company who may represent the truck driver or their employer. Equally important is not to sign any documents they may give. You may be tempted, because you need an influx of money right away, but these insurance companies do not have your best interest at heart.

Fatigued truck drivers are a serious and dangerous threat to all of us who drive on our roadways. If you’ve been injured, reach out to a knowledgeable truck accident attorney the O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department right now. We’ll make them pay, take them off the roads— and help you Move Forward.