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Truck Accidents and Driver Fatigue (Part A)

Driver fatigue can be extremely dangerous, and some groups estimate that it can be just as deadly as driving drunk. Operators of large trucks and big rigs are especially vulnerable to driver fatigue, since they drive long hours both day and night. In fact, according to SmartMotorist.com, the National Transportation Safety Board has estimated that over 20% of all truck accidents are related to driver fatigue.

Statistics on Truck Accidents and Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue may be more prevalent than you can imagine. National Transportation Safety Board statistics show that fatigue is a significant contributor to truck accidents, and more than 50% of truck drivers have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel while driving. This behavior can lead to fatal motor vehicle accidents, and the truck driver usually is not the one who sustains the most injuries.

According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, more than 5,000 Americans are killed each year in car accidents involving large trucks — and countless more suffer injuries in truck accidents. Of the 5,000 fatalities involving large trucks, nearly 85% of the victims were outside the truck in another vehicle. As you can see, driver fatigue can be highly dangerous, especially when the drowsy driver is behind the wheel of a large truck.

When to Seek Legal Help

If you’ve been injured in a driver fatigue truck accident, you have the right to explore your legal options and seek compensation for your accident related injuries. Kiley Law Group offers Free Consultations. Call 1-888-208-1695 to speak with one of the best truck accident attorneys in Boston today.

When you are interviewing truck accident lawyers, ask critical questions:

How long have you been practicing?
What is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained?
Do you have experience with truck accidents related to driver fatigue?

The Kiley Law Group has a 30-year experience representing clients in motor vehicle accidents and obtaining 7-figure monetary compensations for the pain suffered in an accident.

Located in Boston and Andover, we serve clients in all of Massachusetts.

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