31Dec 2021 by Pat Geddie
Four Things Not To Do After A Truck Accident

Four Things Not To Do After A Truck Accident

Truck Accident
After a truck accident, people are left in shock of the event they just experienced. They may not be thinking clearly and might do something or say something that could hurt their claim against the trucker. Here are some things to keep in mind not to do if you are involved in a truck accident. First, never admit fault, even if you believe the accident was partially due to your own negligence. Admitting fault is a sure way to get the claim you are entitled to significantly reduced by your own contributory negligence or even denied outright. Leave it for the defendant to establish any degree of fault on your behalf, and never admit to the police or other driver that you may have been at fault in causing the…
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13May 2021 by Pat Geddie
Sleep Disorders Lead to Truck Driver Fatigue

Sleep Disorders Lead to Truck Driver Fatigue

Truck Accident
Trucking is already difficult for drivers’ sleep rhythms. Many try to do their driving at night to take advantage of lesser traffic. While they must follow federal rest regulations, it does not always ensure the sleep that operators need to stay rested. Fatigue is already an issue for many drivers. When a driver has a sleep disorder, it worsens their fatigue. Drivers must take ten hours off after driving no more than 11 out of 14 hours. They must spend at least seven of these hours in the sleeper berth of their truck. Presumably, they would be sleeping, so they are well-rested at the start of the next shift. When drivers have difficulty sleeping or get bad sleep, they will start the next shift tired. Drowsy Driving Can Be Fatal…
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