Truck Driver Unrealistic Schedules

Lexington, Kentucky

Increasingly, truckers are placed under serious pressure to deliver products in a shorter period of time. Trucking companies work with retail stores to determine when a product needs to be available, often requiring the trucker to skip sleep, drive at excessive speeds, and battle fatigue with drug usage in order to arrive on time.

These unrealistic schedules often lead to an increased risk for truck accidents. Accidents involving semi-trucks are much more likely to result in serious injuries to the drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles. Experienced Lexington, Kentucky personal injury attorney James Vaught is prepared to hold trucking companies responsible for the injuries they have caused and to seek full damages for victims of these wrecks.

Liability for Accidents caused by Unrealistic Schedules

Determining liability in truck accidents can be a challenging task. Attorney James Vaught will need to take several factors into consideration when assessing fault in your case. To determine liability in an accident where an unrealistic schedule is suspected, he may look at:

• Driving logs, including evidence of falsified driving logs
• ATM receipts
• Fueling records
• Meal receipts
• Hours of operation as allowed by Federal standards

Attorney Vaught may also look into construction on the route, roadway conditions, weather conditions, and other factors that can lead to truck accidents. In this way, he can determine if the truck accident was caused by an unrealistic schedule, driver error or negligence, or a combination of both.

Another factor to consider in accidents caused by unrealistic schedules is the use of drugs to fight fatigue. When a trucker uses drugs to stay awake to meet the demands of his or her schedule, responsibility falls entirely with the driver.

Why Hire James Vaught

With so many potential contributing factors, knowing where to begin an investigation into a truck accident can be daunting. With over a decade of experience investigating and pursuing trucking companies and their drivers for the accidents they cause, James Vaught knows exactly where to begin. He will work closely with you and your family, walking you through each step of the process, and work to hold the responsible party liable for all damages.

If you live in or around Lexington, Kentucky and have been injured in a truck accident, please contact James Vaught at James Vaught Law Office PLLC for a free, initial consultation with no obligation.