Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Driver Fatigue Accidents Can Be Deadly (Part B)
Other states are working on regulations in line with the New Jersey model of Maggie’s Law. Jurisdictions that have added driver fatigue to causes of driving crimes include Tennessee, California, Oregon, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan. This provides stark contrast to states such as Alabama, which refuse to charge drowsy drivers with a crime even if they cause a fatal car accident.
How a Boston Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
If you or a loved one is involved in a truck accident or car crash that may be due to driving fatigue, getting medical help is obviously the first step. Any vehicle occupants whose injuries are not too severe can take the opportunity to secure contact information for any eyewitnesses at the scene. If you happen to have a camera, even just the one of you cell phone, snap some photos of the vehicles, injuries, and accident scene.
In addition to varying driver regulations, statutes of limitations for filing a lawsuit will also come into play. In Massachusetts, you only have 3 years from the time of your accident to file a personal injury claim. Who is named in the lawsuit will also determine what type of damages you may recover.
For example, commercial trucks are governed by federal motor-carrier statues that place limits on the amount of time drivers can spend behind the wheel in a consecutive period. Breaking these laws can mean that operators and possibly the trucking companies that employ them are liable for your injuries.
For Massachusetts car accident cases, your personal injury or wrongful death attorney will help you understand how state and federal laws apply to your specific case.
A Massachusetts auto accident can ruin and completely change your life. If you have been injured in a car accident in Boston or anywhere else in Massachusetts, you should contact a Boston car accident lawyer to learn about your rights and determine liability.
When you are interviewing car accident attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained, and do you have experience with similar car accident cases?
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