Dynamic Truck Driver Fatigue Accidents Attorney In Chicago

Strict deadlines often pressure truck drivers to violate federal laws and sacrifice essential rest. When they forgo off-duty hours, the resulting fatigue puts every driver in Chicago at extreme risk.

Barney & Karamanis, LLP, believes you deserve justice after such a frightening event. We are a results-oriented litigation firm focused on catastrophic injury claims in Chicago, Illinois. Our dynamic and aggressive trial lawyers leverage more than 30 years of positive results to uncover the truth behind your crash.

What Leads To Truck Driver Fatigue Accidents In Chicago?

Truck driver fatigue accidents often trace back to long shifts, tight schedules, untreated sleep disorders or medications that cause drowsiness. Signs of fatigue include drifting, delayed reactions, sudden lane changes or logbook gaps.

Our team reviews hours of service records, electronic logs and driver schedules to uncover what truly caused the truck accident.

Hours Of Service Rules And Who May Be Liable

We strongly believe fatigue is not an accident but a choice to ignore safety rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates strict hours of service (HOS) rules. These rules prevent exhausted drivers from being on the road. For example, a driver must stop driving after 11 hours.

Violating these rules is a clear sign of negligence. Liability can extend beyond the driver to the trucking company. They may be held accountable for pressuring the driver to violate safety limits.

Your Rights After A Fatigue-Related Truck Accident

If a tired driver caused your crash, you can recover compensation for the full impact of the accident. This includes all your medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering the accident caused.

You have only two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit in Illinois. Remember, fatigue cases are highly time-sensitive. When you act quickly to seek our legal help, we secure the truck’s black box data and driver logs before they are altered or deleted.

Contact Us For Trusted Help

If you suspect fatigue caused your Illinois truck accident, contact Barney & Karamanis, LLP, now. Call us at 312-702-0872 or contact us online for a free consultation and let us guide you toward fair compensation.