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Commercial Truck Drivers Are Especially Susceptible to Fatigued Driving
Commercial truck drivers by and large are behind the wheel longer than anyone else on the road. Increasingly, these drivers are under pressure to meet tight delivery deadlines which can make a driver feel like cutting back on sleep or using alcohol or drugs to cope with the stress. However, there are strict rules governing how long truckers must rest, though they're not always followed correctly. If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial truck, click to learn more about your options.
One case study of how an expert witness made all the difference for an injured truck driver
When dealing with the aftermath of an accident, one can feel overwhelmed and isolated. There are many decisions to make, and many different agendas of other people and companies trying to influence those decisions. And an accident victim wants only to focus on healing. Here is a short case study of how one commercial truck driver in Bellingham, Washington, was injured in a fluke accident due to someone else's mistake, and how his case relied on the testimony of an expert witness.
This massive semi and car accident demonstrates that size does matter in crash safety
Though engineering and materials are increasingly sophisticated in manufacturing safer cars, certain factors will always favor larger vehicles. For information on the top five safest vehicles in crashes, and what you should do if you are injured in a car accident, click here for this article from Bill Coats Law, a personal injury law firm in Bellingham WA who helps victims of drunk and distracted drivers.