Murrieta Driver Fatigue Accident Lawyers

Lawyers in Southern California for Truck Accidents

When 18-wheelers, semis, and other large trucks are involved in accidents, it is often the other drivers and passengers who sustain the greatest harm. This is primarily due to these types of trucks being so much heavier and larger than the average passenger vehicle. With this in mind, truck drivers must be extremely careful when sharing roads and highways with other drivers. Truck accidents are often related to driver fatigue. A dangerous accident will likely occur when truck drivers get behind the wheel after they have had insufficient rest.

Maineri Law Firm helps victims injured in accidents involving tired or drowsy truck drivers. We work with clients to prove negligence and hold at-fault drivers and transportation companies accountable for injuries.

Accidents Caused by Fatigued Truck Drivers

While the dangers of driving under the influence are well documented, the risks of driving while tired or drowsy are not discussed as often. Tired drivers pose a significant threat to other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. When a driver falls asleep at the wheel, a disastrous accident is likely to happen. Even when a tired driver is able to remain awake, their decision-making skills are considerably slowed, and they are not able to react to traffic or road conditions as quickly. 

Fatigue can affect any motor vehicle driver, but when an operator of a large truck lacks proper rest, the consequences can be even more devastating. Spending numerous hours of the day each week driving a large vehicle can be an exhausting career. That is one of the reasons why agencies such as the Department of Transportation put rules in place to limit how much time truck drivers can operate a vehicle each day. Other regulations, including mandatory rest periods, have been implemented to increase safety and limit the dangers of fatigued drivers on the roads.

Truck drivers and their employers who ignore these regulations may be found to be responsible for serious accidents. Maineri Law Firm is well-versed in legal matters related to truck driver fatigue, and we offer our representation to victims injured in truck accidents. 

Protecting the Rights of Clients Injured in Truck Wrecks

Our Murrieta truck accident lawyers help clients who have suffered injury due to a reckless or fatigued truck driver. When a truck driver is fatigued due to lack of sleep or long working hours, they become increasingly more likely to cause an accident that can have devastating effects. Maineri Law Firm helps our clients understand their rights and seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Depending on the circumstances of the crash, it may be possible for both the truck company and the driver to be held liable for injuries. Our attorneys have years of experience helping clients through this challenging process. We will provide you with compassion and understanding while helping conduct investigations to determine who should be held financially responsible for your injuries.

When going up against large trucking corporations and their team of insurers and attorneys, filing a personal injury claim may seem incredibly intimidating. At Maineri Law Firm, our lawyers are prepared and willing to take on those opponents and fight for just compensation on your behalf.

Call Our Riverside County Truck Accident Attorneys

Being involved in a truck accident can be terrifying and stressful, even after wounds have healed. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a truck accident caused by a fatigued driver, the skilled lawyers at Maineri Law Firm can help you seek justice and peace after the crash. Our experienced and knowledgeable truck accident lawyers will work relentlessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Call 951-698-4200 to speak with a member of our team today.