Tired Driver Accidents in Texas

Fatigued driving accidents occur when truck drivers operate vehicles while tired, sleepy, or exhausted. Federal regulations limit driving hours specifically because fatigue is as dangerous as drunk driving, yet many trucking companies push drivers to exceed these limits.

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Average Settlement Range for Tired Driver Accidents

$150,000 - $2,000,000

*Actual settlements vary based on injury severity and case specifics

What is a Tired Driver Accident?

Common Causes of Tired Driver Accidents

✓Violations of hours of service (HOS) regulations

✓Unrealistic delivery schedules

✓Sleep disorders like sleep apnea

✓Driving during natural sleep periods

✓Insufficient rest breaks

✓Falsified driving logs

Injuries from Tired Driver Accidents

Tired Driver Accidents often result in serious injuries due to the size and weight of commercial trucks. Common injuries include:

Severe injuries from high-speed rear-end collisions

Traumatic brain injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Multiple bone fractures

Wrongful death

Who is Liable in a Tired Driver Accident?

Multiple parties may be held responsible for a tired driver accident. An experienced attorney can investigate and identify all liable parties:

1Hours of service log violations

2Trucking company scheduling pressure

3ELD (Electronic Logging Device) violations

4Failure to screen drivers for sleep disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours can a truck driver legally drive?▼

Under FMCSA regulations, truck drivers can drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, and cannot drive beyond 14 hours after coming on duty. They must also take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving. Violations of these rules are common and can prove liability.

How can I prove the truck driver was fatigued?▼

An attorney can obtain the truck driver's electronic logging device (ELD) data, paper logs, fuel receipts, GPS records, and truck stop records to prove the driver exceeded legal hours or had insufficient rest. Trucking companies are required to preserve this evidence.