Texas highways are becoming increasing crowded by semi trucks and tractor trailers. The dangers these trucks can pose to other drivers are serious. There are regulations put on trucking companies to help with these dangers; however they are sometimes not adhered to. Driver fatigue is a major cause of fatal trucking accidents in Texas. Drivers must adhere to mandatory rest periods in order to prevent driver fatigue. Drivers pushed to meet deadlines and increase profit margins may skip the rest period posing a major threat to other unsuspecting drivers.

rules allow for 11 hour driving sessions only after 10 hours (consecutively) not driving for tractor-trailer truck drivers. In addition, tractor-trailer truck drivers are not allowed to drive after the 14th hour after starting their shift, and only after 10 hours off-duty. Tractor-trailer truck drivers are allowed 60 hours work in 7 consecutive days or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days. On-duty cycles may be restarted after tractor-trailer truck drivers takes 34 or more consecutive hours off-duty. An experienced Texas trucking accident lawyer is aware of the driving regulations placed on truck drivers and will investigate into whether these rules were broken.

U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Regulations - Hours of Service of Drivers

If you are loved one has suffered injuries or death from a trucking accident, call the lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses. If the trucking company is shown to be negligent, you deserve fair compensation for their careless behavior. The lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. help clients in San Antonio and throughout Texas with trucking accident claims. The lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. have successfully litigated many personal injury cases. With almost 40 years of legal experience, lawyers Robert Rush and Kurt Gransee are proven and successful Texas personal injury lawyers. Call our toll-free number, (888) 501-9299, to set up a free initial consultation, or contact us online.