Driver Fatigue
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers

Chicago Truck Accidents Due to Driver Fatigue

Falling asleep at the wheel is more dangerous than driving while blind, and even simple fatigue can result in deadly driver errors. It is beyond infuriating to realize that your injury (or the death of your loved one) was the result of a truck driver pushing past his physical limits in order to pad his income without regard for the safety of others.

Driver Fatigue and Trucking Regulations

Commercial truckers driving on Chicago roads are regulated at both the state and the federal level. These regulations impose restrictions on drivers that are designed to avoid excess fatigue – restrictions on working hours, for example. If you can prove that the driver broke one of these regulations, your claim will be greatly strengthened. That is not the only way to win, however.

Independent Contractors

Most commercial truckers are independent contractors, not employees. If the driver was an independent contractor, you can claim against the driver, but you can’t claim against the trucking company for the driver’s negligence. If the trucking company overscheduled the driver, however, you might have a claim against the company, which would leave you with two ways to win.

Winning Is a Way of Life for Us – in Court and at the Settlement Table

At Malman Law, the numbers stack up in our favor. Over the past quarter-century or so, we have served over 15,000 clients – 95 percent of whom received compensation. Furthermore, 95 percent of our winning clients never faced trial – they won at the settlement table. It all adds up to more than $200,000,000 in compensation over the years.

Client Testimonial

“This firm has gone above and beyond to keep me updated and get answers to my questions at any time, weekends included! Malman Law rules in my opinion!” – Cheryl Wagemann

Types of Truck Accident Cases We Frequently Handle

Below are examples of some of the truck accident claims we handle:

• Truck Accidents Due to Distracted Driving
• Truck Accidents Due to DUI
• Truck Accidents Due to Driver Error
• Truck Accidents Due to Faulty Truck Design
• Back and Neck Injuries From Truck Accidents
• Broken Bones From Truck Accidents
• Head Injuries From Truck Accidents
• Lacerations From Truck Accidents
• Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis From Truck Accidents