Hours of Service Records Could Be Key in Accident Cases
In 2017, 116,000 people were injured in accidents involving large trucks. In a truck accident case, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but that is generally only true if negligence occurred. Drivers who operate motor vehicles while tired may be violating their duty of care to you, which could be considered negligent.What Are the Current Hours of Service Regulations?
Drivers are allowed to spend up to 14 hours on duty each day, and they are allowed to drive for 11 hours during this period. After that period expires, commercial truck operators are required to be off of the road for at least 10 hours. This is true whether an individual has not finished a delivery or is only a few minutes from returning home. Hours are tracked through the use of an electronic logging device (ELD) that is hooked up to the truck itself. Therefore, the information that your attorney may review is generally considered to be accurate and thorough. This is because it is harder to alter electronic records as opposed to paper records. However, if a driver was using paper logs for any reason, legal counsel may be able to use those as evidence in your personal injury case.Complying With the Law Does Not Mean a Person Is Fit to Drive

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