What if the accident was caused by truck driver fatigue?
Research completed by the National Transportation Safety Board suggests that driver fatigue and lack of sleep is the number one cause of truck crashes, a greater danger than either alcohol or drugs. It is estimated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that driver fatigue may be responsible for as many as 240,000 motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. annually. If the fatigue of a driver causes him to weave or fall asleep at the wheel, both he and his employer may be held liable for the personal injuries and damages that result. Fault for driver fatigue that causes an accident may be attributed to the driver’s employer under certain circumstances.
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