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What are the limits on how many hours a truck driver can log at one time behind the wheel and will that impact my Georgia accident claim?

A: After a serious accident with a commercial truck you're probably concerned with just getting a settlement from the insurance company, rather than the factors that play into your Georgia accident claim. One of the things that can matter in your truck accident claim is the truck driver's time log. A Villa Rica accident lawyer can help you understand why the driver's time behind the wheel matters in your case.

Filing a Georgia accident claim after you've suffered serious injury from a truck accident means you'll need to prove the driver was negligent in operating the vehicle. Laws enacted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulate the amount of time a driver can be on the road between breaks.

These laws aim to prevent driver fatigue, which is one of the main causes of trucking accidents. A commercial truck driver is allowed to drive for up to 11 hours within a 14-hour period, provided the time begins after a mandatory 10 consecutive hours of off-duty time.

You'll need the help of a Villa Rica accident lawyer if you're going to obtain the driver's log records as evidence in your Georgia accident claim. Trucking companies keep their records very secure and are usually unwilling to provide them at a victim's request.

When your lawyer helps you obtain and review these records, he or she can verify if the truck driver was following the proper driving time limits. If the driver violated FMCSA laws, and you claim driver negligence caused the accident this will serve as excellent evidence in your favor.

When It's Time to Contact a Villa Rica Accident Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates, our Villa Rica accident attorney team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured in a crash with a commercial truck and have questions about your potential Georgia accident claim, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.

Murphy & Associates handles truck accident cases. If you have been injured in a truck accident and have questions for a Douglasville Car Accident Lawyer, you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us:

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